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Camili (Macahel) Biosphere Reserve

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Camili (Macahel) Biosphere Reserve

Borçka, Artvin

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A region in the Macahel basin on the Georgian border that became Türkiye's first UNESCO biosphere reserve in 2005, known for its pure Caucasian honeybees, wooden mosques and village life.

Safety warning

This is a border area; there is a military restricted zone along the Georgian border, so obey the signs. The Macahel pass may close due to snow in winter.

Its story

The basin of about 27,000 hectares, covering Camili village and the surrounding villages, was included in UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme on 29 June 2005 as Türkiye's first biosphere reserve. Most of the area is forested; 990 plant taxa and 23 endemic species have been recorded. Camili, where the pure Caucasian honeybee breed is protected, lies on a migration route for birds of prey and includes Maral Waterfall and nature conservation areas. The wooden Camili (Hertvisi) Mosque in the village center, thought to have been built around 1855 and listed in 2005, reflects the region's distinctive wooden architecture. Visitors come from Borçka over the Macahel pass to explore village life, honey production and forest roads.

Key facts

Status
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (2005)
Distance
About 55 km from Borçka
Getting there
Borçka–Karagöl–Macahel pass road
Visit duration
Full day

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Quiet
  • Food route
  • Hiking

Location

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41.47848, 41.89906

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/artvin/gezilecekyer/camili-biyosfer-rezerv-alani | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camili_Biyosfer_Rezervi | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camili_Köyü_Camisi | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/847669559