Cave reportedly used as shelter during Noah’s flood remains ‘unexplored’
The Luwian Cave in Türkiye’s Tokat, believed to be the refuge of those who escaped Noah’s Flood, bears several traces of prehistoric times
The cave, located on a slope 100 meters above the ground in the Efkerit Valley in the Niksar district of Tokat province in Türkiye, draws attention to its antique exterior and related myths.
It is believed the Luwian tribe built the cave to take shelter during Noah’s flood. It is a matter of curiosity how the stone-built entrance of the cave, which harbors many mysteries from prehistoric times, was built.
According to various sources, Nizamettin Yagibasan, the sixth ruler of Danishmendids, used this cave as a military base. The interesting cave is waiting for the day tourists will visit it and document its unheard stories.
Yunus Bektas, a resident said that the cave should be opened for tourists.
“I live in this neighborhood. This place is called Efkerit Valley. According to the reports, this place is called the Temple of Luwian. It is believed that those who escaped from Noah’s Flood came and took shelter here. This cave is about 100 meters high,” Bektas added.
He further said that the cave can be a wonderful tourist attraction, given its exterior and the myths surrounding it.
“As locals, we want this place introduced in the tourism sector,” he added.
The Luwian Cave seems to be a perfect addition to the region’s rich cultural heritage and untapped potential for the tourism industry.
Source: Newsroom
