Father of caves
Kov-Ata Underground Lake located in Baharly (former Bakharden) at the foothills of the Kopet-Dag Mountains (107km to the west of Ashgabat). The Turkmen name Kov-Ata means “father of caves”. At a first glance this underground area looks like magnificent auditorium: the overall length of the cave is 230 m, its height goes up to 20m, and its width is at some points 57m.
The bottom of the cave is covered with lumps of lime. Its warm and running water is clear and emerald coloured. Even in artificial lightning tiny stones on the bottom can be seen. As you approach the lake you will feel the air becoming damper and warmer. You can hear sounds like sighs or whispers above your head. These are pigeons which inhabit the cave in great abundance.
The water has a constant temperature 33-37°C. Chemical analysis has shown that water contains a complex combination of chemical elements-30 have been found to date.
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