Meke Maar

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Meke Maar

  • Country: 
    Türkiye
  • Site number: 
    1618
  • Area: 
    202 ha
  • Designation date: 
    21-07-2005
  • Coordinates: 
    37°41'N 33°38'E
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Overview

Meke Maar. 21/07/05; Konya; 202 ha; 37°41'N 033°38'E; Natural Monument. A caldera and crater lake in a volcanic mass with typically acidic water that permits no aquatic life in or near it - when precipitation is high, however, and the water somewhat neutralized, some waterfowl visitors can be seen. In the surrounding area, however, are found nine globally threatened plant species. The lake is known as "Anatolia's eye" as from the air it resembles the ceramic blue beads, called "eyes", that are thought to bring good luck; this, along with supposed curative properties of the caldera lake water, bring a number of visitors and suggest a significant potential for ecotourism. Over-extraction of groundwater during the current dry period presents a threat. Ramsar site no. 1618.Most recent RIS information: 2006.

Administrative region: 
Konya

  • National legal designation: 
    • Natural Monument - Meke Maar
    • Natural SIT of 1st Degree - Meke Maar
  • Last publication date: 
    01-01-2006

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