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Yarımburgaz Cave
41.0753° N, 28.7414° E
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Yarimburgaz Cave (Turkish: Yarımburgaz Mağarası) is a cave of significant archaeological and paleontological importance, located within Istanbul Province, Turkey.
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Early scientific exploration
mid-19th century
Excavation attempts
1920
Film appearance
1971
Systematic excavations with National Geographic support
1980s
Gates installed during excavations
1988–1990
Protected status declared
2001
Local inspection reporting neglect
February 2015
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Religious and Ritual Structures
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
Caves
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Modified CavesRock SheltersSoil Layers
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