Incirli Cave Traditional Cache
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Incirli Cave is a natural cave within a Gypsum Hill near the village of Cinarli, and is the largest Cave on the island. It has a hundred metre long passage which contains an amazing collection of stalactites and stalagmites. Incirli Cave takes its name from the fig tree nearby, the fruit of which is said to have healing powers. Legend has it that the cave was found in the following way. Years ago, three goat thieves hid the goats they had stolen in the cave. The villagers followed the goats feet marks to the fig tree where they mysteriously disappeared. A few days later, the same thing happened. Following this, the police laid in ambush by the fig tree. The thieves, came at midnight and disappeared under the tree. The next day the villagers and police found the cave entrance, and entered it in order to arrest the thieves and rescue the goats. However, not a trace of either was to be found. According to rumour, the thieves escaped from a second entrance, close to the village of Altinova, some distance from Cinarli. However, this entrance, if it indeed existed, is still waiting to be rediscovered. The cave is opened on Sundays, and other times on request to the village Muhtar(head). There is a small entrance fee. If you want to view the cave , see the Muhtar before going to the cave as it is quite a way from the village. Incirli Cave is found by taking the road north from Gecitkale towards the coast. You will see the signs for the cave and Cinarli village shortly after leaving Gecitkale . The cache is a small canister with screw lid and contains log book & penccil, fridge magnet, Australian lapel badge, First to Find key ring, highlighter and TB.
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