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Cappadocia's Religious Heritage
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- Historical Background
- Cappadocia was a major Christian center between 8th and 13th centuries
- Region hosted multiple empires including Hittites, Persians, Seljuks, and Ottomans
- UNESCO World Heritage Site with 429 registered historic structures
- Goreme Open Air Museum
- Contains world's most important Byzantine cave churches
- Features well-preserved frescoes from 10th-12th centuries
- Includes churches like Dark Church, Elmali Apple Church, and Tokali Church
- Other Valleys
- Pasabag Monks Valley features fairy chimney chapel where Saint Simeon lived
- Rose Valley contains Church of Three Crosses and Ayvali Church
- Zelve Valley has about 15 churches, including Grape Church
- Ihlara Valley includes St.George Church and Kirkdamalti Church
- Selime Monastery
- Located 1 km from Yaprakhisar village in Ihlara Valley
- Complex of chapels and dwellings carved into rock
- Includes tunnels and passageways for panoramic views