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Pileki Cave

İyidere, Rize

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An artificial cave with tunnels and wells in the village of Köşklü in İyidere, formed by quarrying the pileki stone used for baking bread.

Safety warning

Inside the cave there are wells, pools of water and slippery ground; do not enter without a light and a guide. Check in advance whether it is open to visitors.

Its story

Pileki Cave is in the village of Köşklü, about 3 km from the İyidere district center. It is an artificial rather than a natural cave: it was formed as a result of local people quarrying, over a long period, the stone called 'pileki'. Pileki stone is a cooking stone used in the Eastern Black Sea for baking corn bread and anchovy bread, which transfers heat slowly to the dough and cools slowly. The cave, which has two large entrances, contains many tunnels, wells and small pools. Its direct link with the region's culinary culture sets the cave apart from an ordinary natural site.

Key facts

Type
Artificial cave (stone quarry)
Location
Köşklü village
Getting there
About 3 km from central İyidere
Visit duration
45 minutes

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Rainy day

Location

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40.98995, 40.37495

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pileki_Mağarası | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q85973988