Türkiye's Karaleylek Canyon, a natural wonder

Karaleylek Canyon, located on the banks of the Euphrates River in Türkiye's Elazığ, draws attention with its naturally wonderous caves and rocky areas. The canyon takes its name from the Black Stork that nests in the area, Elazığ, eastern Türkiye, Sept. 7, 2022. (AA Photo)

Caves in the 3-kilometer-long (1.86-mile-long) canyon, also attract attention. The caves formed naturally due to the easy erosion of the rock and the rock in the canyon has been used extensively by people throughout history.

The canyon's body of water can be seen in this landscape shot.

Some of the rock formations in the canyon can be seen.