Anatolian Civilizations and Historical Sites - TEDA

ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS:10x19 antik kentler 8/1/11 10:52 AM Sayfa
the poplar rocks of the Open Air Museum is the Maidens’ Monastery.
Mary), decorated with black contoured figures on a blue
background. In the direction of the town of Göreme, on the right, is
a wrecked church called El-Nazar (Evil Eye), built in the first half of
the 10 th century. Inside are scenes from the life of Christ-the
Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Baptism, the
Transfiguration and the Resurrection, arranged in chronological
order. On the right-hand side of the Göreme ravine is Sakl› Kilise
(Concealed Church), which was discovered in 1957. This church is
from the late-11 th century and its interior is richly decorated with
frescoes depicting the life of Christ. Two other famous churches in
Göreme are called Durmufl Kadir and Bezirhane.
Continuing on from Göreme, are the ravines of Uzundere and
Avc›lar. At the Avc›lar village is the Yusuf Koç church, whose
frescoes are in good condition. 10 km. from Göreme, in the direction
of Nevflehir, Ortahisar and Uçhisar rise magnificently. On the right
side of the asphalt highway leading from Uçhisar to Göreme, the
ravines of Uçhisar, Avc›lar and Uzundere are all interesting sights.
Behind the Göreme ravine are K›l›çlar and Aktepe, two more places
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