DERINKUYU or KAYMAKLI UNDERGROUND CITY these two underground
cities where dwellings for the christian communities to
use as refuges. It contains all the usual rooms found
in an underground city such as stables, cellars, storage
rooms, refectories, churches, and wineries. Apart from
these, was a missionary school.
IHLARA VALLEY this canyon was created by the cracking
and collapsing which occurred as basalt and andesite lava
from Mt. Hassandag cooled. The Melendiz river found its
way through these cracks, eroding the canyon bed and helping
to form canyon we see today.
SELIME is situated at the end of the Ihlara valley. Fairy
chimneys rest on the steep hillside, and a basilica style
cathedral the Selime Sultan tomb, a hollowed out citadel
and churches are also found here.
YAPRAKHISAR Monastery, panoramic view point.
AGZIKARAHAN CARAVANSERAI were a very important place for
the Seljuk rulers of Anatolia to trade. They developed
the old trade routes, and built Caravansaries along the
way to act as shelters and provide protection to traders
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