Işıkini Cave, located in the Hadim District of Konya, has been designated as a protected area following the official gazette published with President Erdoğan's signature.
A special decision has been issued for Işıkini Cave in Dülgerler Neighborhood, Hadim District, Konya. According to the decision published in the Official Gazette on September 3, 2024, Işıkini Cave and its surroundings will be placed under protection.
Dülgerler Village is located 120 kilometers from Konya city center and is a settlement with 60 households. The village is noted for its traces of Hittite, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman cultures. Due to the scattered historical artifacts in the region, Dülgerler is described as an open-air museum.
