Kızören Sinkhole, Konya

Kızören sinkhole is a large natural sinkhole, located in Konya Province in Central Anatolia, Turkey. The sinkhole is a funnel-shaped hole, approximately 228 meters in diameter and 171 meters deep. The sinkhole is a popular tourist attraction and has become a site for scientific research due to its unique geological features and historical site. Kızören Hanı, which is just next to Kızören sinkhole, is a historic caravanserai built in the 13th century during the Seljuk Empire period, which served as a stopping point for caravans travelling along the Silk Road.