| Manavgat River | |
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 Manavgat River flowing over theManavgat Waterfall | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• elevation | 1,350 m (4,430 ft) |
Manavgat River originates on the eastern slopes of WesternTaurus Mountains inTurkey. In ancient times it was called Melas (Ancient Greek:Μέλας).[1]At an elevation of 1,350 m, the outflow of several small springs joins together to become the headwaters of the Manavgat.[2] The largest of these springs is called Dumanli, whose name means "place where there is fog", because of the dense mist that forms above the spring.[2] In addition to the springs from the Taurus Mountains, the Manavgat is also fed underground from large lakes to the north of the mountains, on theAnatolian Plateau.[2]Pliny the Elder considered that the river was the boundary betweenancient Pamphylia andCilicia.[3]
From there, the river flows south over conglomeratedstrata for about 90 km, descending through a series of canyons.[2] Finally, it washes over theManavgat Waterfall and through thecoastal plain and into theMediterranean Sea. There are many caves in the river watershed area, the most interesting being the Altınbeşik cave.[4]
The maximum flow of the Manavgat River is 500 m³/second, with an average of 147 m³/second. Using the average flow as a measure, the Manavgat River accounts for a very small amount of the water flowing into the Mediterranean. There are two dams over the river:Oymapınar Dam and theManavgat Dam.[5] Studies have shown that water drains into the Manavgat River basin from its surfacewatershed and also fromendorheic basins, especially those to the east of the river.[6]
In 1992, the Turkish State Hydraulics Work (DSI) was given the job of developing awater supply project for domestic use from the Manavgat river.[5]
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