13. The cave is located in the area which contains the largest source of rock salt in Turkey. It is estimated that the salt reserves have been mined for about 5000 years, since the time of the Hittites.
23. “ Yaran” or “yaren” literally means intimate friend or companion. It is also used to refer to the friendly conversational meetings of men which are held during the winter season. The “Yaren Chats” which are closely related to the Anatolian Ahi Brotherhood were used in the olden days as a means of training the youth. The youth would meet during the day and the men at night. Activities contrary to Turkish - Islamic ethics such as drinking, gambling, and womanizing are strictly forbidden at Yaren gatherings. Local Traditional Folk Of Cankırı Yaran
