Karain Cave
Karain Mağarası
One of Turkey's most important Paleolithic sites, with human habitation dating back about 500,000 years.
Karain Cave lies on a limestone cliff about 30 km northwest of Antalya. Archaeologists have uncovered teeth from Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens, along with stone tools and animal bones, spanning from the Paleolithic to the Roman period. The cave has three connected chambers. You climb about a hundred steps to reach the entrance, which looks out over the plain. A small museum at the foot of the hill displays the finds. Visitor numbers are low and the admission fee is modest. Opening hours are approximately 8:00–17:00. It can be combined with a visit to Termessos on the same day.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Termessos
- Antalya Aquarium
- Antalya Museum
- Konyaaltı Beach
- Yivli Minaret Mosque
- Hadrian's Gate
- Kaleiçi Old Town
- Tünektepe Cable Car