Nature / Lake
Kızören Sinkhole (Obruk)
Karatay, Konya
A giant water-filled sinkhole about 145 meters deep beside the Konya–Aksaray road; right beside it, the Seljuk-period Obruk Hanı.
Safety warning
Its story
This depression, formed by the dissolution of limestone layers on the Obruk Plateau by groundwater, is one of Türkiye's largest sinkhole lakes; its diameter exceeds 200 meters. The level of the lake, fed by groundwater, has dropped markedly in recent decades because of excessive water extraction; the sinkhole and its surroundings were declared a Ramsar site in 2006. On its western edge is the Obruk Hanı, a Seljuk caravanserai dated to the first half of the 13th century; after restoration the han is operated as an accommodation facility. The deep water surface opening suddenly in the middle of the steppe offers an impressive view for photography.
Key facts
- Depth
- About 145 m (water depth)
- Admission
- Free access
- Protection
- Ramsar site (2006)
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
38.17495, 33.18568
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%B1z%C3%B6ren_G%C3%B6l%C3%BC | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%B1z%C3%B6ren_Sinkhole | https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/1620 | https://www.aydinlik.com.tr/haber/selcukludan-miras-obruk-hani-471082 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20473015