The natural wonder of Levent Valley, which is located in the Akçadağ district of Malatya and is said to have emerged as a result of a 65 million-year-old geological formation, draws attention not only with its geological features but also with its cultural richness. Located 15 kilometers from the Akçadağ district center, the valley has continued to attract the attention of local and foreign tourists in recent years.
In the Levent Valley, there are traces of Hittite and Roman civilizations, as well as natural beauties and historical structures. Especially the rock tombs and rows of caves in the Küçükkürne Neighborhood area within the valley fascinate visitors. These caves provide important clues that people lived thousands of years ago.
The caves in the Levent Valley are of great importance in terms of human-geology relations.Istanbul University Dr. Faculty Member Yıldırım Güngör emphasizes that these caves are a world heritage and says: “The cave system in the valley covers a wide area and has been the living space of thousands of people. The caves were formed as a result of tectonic movements and were shaped by erosion over time. Especially the Küçükkürne caves are one of the most important caves of the region. It is estimated that these caves are approximately 45-50 million years old.”
- Levent Valley, which also draws attention with its vertical architectural examples built during the Roman period, has hosted different civilizations throughout history.
- The valley, used by the Hittites and Romans, is also of great archaeological importance.
- Levent Valley is one of the important tourist spots of Malatya with its geological structure and cultural richness.
