The second largest canyon in the world is in Turkey..?

Do you know that the second largest canyon in the world is in Turkey?

Karanlık Canyon, located in Kemaliye District of Erzincan City in Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey, has the title of the second largest canyon in the world. “Karanlık Canyon” is also considered one of the most dangerous roads in the world. The foreign website, which lists the most dangerous and difficult roads in the world, said that the stone road in “Karanlık Canyon” in Erzincan, which it calls “the most dangerous road in the world”, is more dangerous than the “Guoliang” tunnel in China. The canyon, which has steep walls at a height of 500-600 meters, is called the “Dark Canyon” because it does not see direct sunlight. SIA refers to Turkish websites about this.

After the Keban Dam was built, the water rose up to 80 meters, turning the canyon into its present magnificent and impressive appearance.

It is believed that the construction of the “Dark Canyon” was started in 1870 by the local population living in the region at that time. In 2002, it was expanded with the support of the state and became accessible to vehicles. That is, the construction of “Karanlık Canyon” lasted exactly 132 years. It is believed that “Karanlık Canyon” was first dug by hand tools for years by people who wanted to cross the high mountains and graze their animals.

The tunnel starts from the front side of the mountain and ends after 7 kilometers. It is observed that there are air holes in some places. It is reported that the length of the part of the canyon connected to the water is about 9 km. Today, the canyon attracts many adrenaline-loving local and foreign tourists every year with its geographical structure and natural beauty. Tourist attractions such as boat tours and canoeing are offered in the canyon. In addition, the Kemaliye district, where the canyon is located, hosts the International Erzincan Kemaliye Culture and Nature Festival every year. Other historical places in the region are also extremely interesting. Because the region has a rich historical past, having been home to many civilizations since ancient times.