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Kow Ata (also The Bakharlyn) is an underground lake in an eponymous cave near Bäherden in Turkmenistan, at the foot of the Kopet Dag.[1][2] It is the largest in Commonwealth of Independent States.[3]
History
The landform was first documented by archaeologists in 1856.[1] Coverage by the local press in 1896—noting the authorities of Bäherden rail-station to have had a wooden staircase installed for safe descent—led to tourists from Ashgabat flocking the site.[1][3]
In 1960s, a road was constructed to the cave, electricity supplied, and hotels built in nearby areas.[3]
Geology
Cave
The cave has a length of 250 m and variable width of 12–50 m.[2] There are five entrances.[2]
Lake
The lake is at a depth of 55 metres (180 ft) from the 3rd (by height) cave entrance;[lower-alpha 1] no sunlight reaches the cave.[4][5] Length is reported to lie between 75 metres (246 ft) and 80 metres (260 ft); breadth varies, across the length, between 8 metres (26 ft) and 23 metres (75 ft).[2][3] Average depth is about 10 metres (33 ft); maximum depth is 15 metres (49 ft).[6]
The water flows out into a sulfur-rich spring.[5][6]
Limnology
The temperature of the lake remains roughly constant throughout the year, between 33 °C (91 °F) and 38 °C (100 °F).[4] The water has a high mineral content[lower-alpha 2] and is especially rich in sulfur.[4] The water is transparent with a shade of bluish green.[5]
Flora and fauna
Bats, rodents, birds, and about 50 invertebrate species inhabit the cave.[2]
Tourism
Bathing is permitted in Kow Ata, making it a prominent weekend destination for residents of Ashgabat.[4] A long-winding illuminated staircase leads to the cave.[7][6] Changing cubicles and an observation platform are provided at about 80% length of the stair-route.[8] There are no safety features except a tape warning swimmers to not proceed beyond.[8]
Healing
Balneotherapy is practiced.[2]
Notes
- Staircases are only installed at this entrance.
- Turkmenistan Government claims the water to contain 38 elements including sulfur, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium, sulfate, aluminum, bromine, iron, and antimony.
References
- "Золотой век". 2017-07-04. Archived from the original on 2017-07-04. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- "БАХАРДЕНСКАЯ ПЕЩЕРА • Большая российская энциклопедия - электронная версия". bigenc.ru. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- "Подземное озеро Ков-Ата – чудо природы". Партнерство для Инноваций (in Russian). 2017-11-27. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- Brummell, Paul (2005). Turkmenistan. Bradt Travel Guides. pp. 116–117. ISBN 978-1-84162-144-9.
- orient.tm https://orient.tm/ru/unikalnoe-tvorenie-prirody-skazochnaya-peshhera-kov-ata. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - "Ков-ата - подземное, целебное озеро (+инфографика) • Alpagama". Alpagama (in Russian). 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- turkmenportal. "Подземное озеро Ков-Ата – чудо природы". Туркменистан, интернет портал о культурной, деловой и развлекательной жизни в Туркменистане (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- "Kow Ata | Turkmenistan Travel Guide - Koryo Tours". koryogroup.com. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
На других языках
[de] Kow-Ata
Kow-Ata (auch: Köw Ata, übersetzt: Vater der Höhlen) ist ein thermaler Höhlensee in Turkmenistan.[1]- [en] Kow Ata
[ru] Коу-Ата
Коу-Ата[3][2][4] (Ков-ата́[5][6], Кёв-Ата[7] туркм. Köw-ata, Бахарлынское подземное озеро[6], Бахарденское озеро[8], устар. Дурун[9], Коу[9], Бахарден[9]) — естественное подземное озеро. Название в переводе с туркменского означает «отец пещер». Расположено на территории Туркмении, в Бахарденской пещере, в 100 километрах от Ашхабада. Является одним из туристических объектов в стране[6]. Общая длина пещеры, в которой расположено озеро — 250 м, самого озера — 75 м, ширина озера 8 м на 23 м, глубина до 12 м[2] (14 м[1]). Температура воды от +33 до +38 °C круглый год[6].Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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