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VAN, TÜRKİYE - NOVEMBER 29:Habitat of endangered yellow-spotted salamanders and a three-story, eight-room dwelling carved into the rock in Gevas, in eastern Türkiye, Van's Catak district, the Sheikh Curuh Cave, flock by nature and archaeology enthusiasts.Anadolu covers "Caves of Türkiye," which focuses on the distinctive features of caves in the Catak and Gevas districts of Van in the 14th section.The Sheikh Curuh Cave, situated at the base of Mount Kato between Van's Catak and Sırnak's Beytüssebap districts, is notable for its natural stalactite and stalagmite formations.The cave, situated 2 km from Catak River, measures 200 meters in length, 20 meters in width, and 25 meters in height, hosting endangered spotted salamanders.After a roughly half-hour climb, climbers and nature enthusiasts can witness stalactites, stalagmites, and spotted salamanders in the cave.Many nature enthusiasts visit the cave, 130 km from the city center, annually to observe spotted salamanders. (Footage by Mesut Varol /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)