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Soganli - Church with Snakes - Exterior

by nicolaitan

Also known as the Church of St. George, this rock cut church is at the farthest end of the north valley and at the limit of terrain flat enough for wheeled vehicles and easy walking. It is noteworthy for the community setting, housed in a large rock containing quarters for the monks and a refectory as well as the chapel. Note that pigeon holes, with their typical white borders, are cut into the rock above both the church and the cave dwellings. The Turkish inhabitants of Cappadocia after the late 1st Millenium conquest were not familiar with the concept of dragons, so as in other churches, the dragon was described as a snake, hence the name.

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Soganli - A Highlight of Our Trip

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The relatively isolated valleys and village of Soganli lie 30 miles south of Urgup just within the Kayseri province. Just as its isolation favored an active Christian community during the Roman and Byzantine eras, today the site can be seen in solitude far removed from the crowds and tour busses in Goreme, Pasabag, and Zelve. We spent several hours walking the north valley and meeting only a few hikers, seeing one small group of tourists from a van, and observing a single tour bus drive through without ever stopping. Do not expect cobbled walkways and tatty souvenir stands in Soganli (image 3).The Arab conquest of the Soganli Valleys in the 8th C by the Turkish leader Battal Gazi ended the conquest of Cappadocia and brought to an end a period of Christian dominance. He named it Sonakaldi, meaning "Left Until Last", because of its isolated position. Soganli is stated to be derived from...

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Sobesos

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In the mid-20th C parts of a Roman chariot were uncovered in a field near Sahinefendi in SE Cappadocia but it was not until May 2002 that ruins believed to be the ancient city of Sosbesos were uncovered. The city may be one of the largest ever excavated in Turkey, with a local archaeologic team working each summer. The site is reached on a narrow paved road left from the main highway running from Urgup to Kavakkoy and indicated by a single small and easily missed sign. There are no informative signs at the site, which is deserted.Under cover of a roofed structure is what is believed to be a large temple, with stunning geometric floor mosaics in seemingly perfect condition. Outside and nearer the road is an open site with a large bath facility ( imaged ). If this city is indeed Sobesos, the site will become a major attraction for visitors.I could only snap off one image - a soldier, armed...

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ROADSIDE WONDERS - GOREME - AVANOS ROAD

by nicolaitan

This beautiful collection of rock cut houses is hidden behind the Hanodasi restaurant. After eating, we wandered between the two large cones comprising the restaurant and came upon this unanticipated panorama which, according to the manager, is rarely viewed by visitors. Even he admitted to viewing the scene in a new light on my camera screen.

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Devrent Valley

by nicolaitan

Just a few short miles from Pasabag is Devrent ( Imaginary ) Valley, yet the landscape is totally different. The soil is red and has been carved by wind and rain into bizarre shapes and forms, including the famed camel (image 2). Walking is up and down relatively steep slopes, but the rewards are in the scenery and the photographs. Local children use the slopes for riding mountain bikes. It is on the itinerary for every tour. Devrent is unique among Cappadocia's touristic sites in that the harsh land has never been inhabited and there are no rock cut houses, churches, or other signs of habitation. Just the carved scenery.

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Pasabag - St. Simeon Stylite Chapel

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Centrally within the Pasabag site is a chapel devoted to St. Simeon Stylite, reached by a perilous wooden staircase without arms, and containing frescoes detailing the life of this most ascetic saint. From the chapel, great views of the surrounding fairy chimneys lend themselves to photography. However, the staircase, as imaged, is not for the faint of heart. Image 1 depicts the chapel and the adjacent caves for the monks, image 5 the infamous ladder. On image 3, a view from the chapel. ST. SIMEON STYLITES - the first and most famous stylitoe, or pillar hermit, was an early 5th C hermit monk whose extreme austerity and ascetism made him a model for centuries to follow. Early on, he established a practise of neither eating nor drinking for the entire Lent period, remaining standing as long as his strength lasted. He became famous for miracles and despite living in a desert hut received so...

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Pasabag - The Fairy Chimneys

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The most remarkable fairy chimneys in Cappadocia can be seen at Pasabag (Pasha's Vineyard, aka Valley of the Monks). Very large and very habitable, the upper levels have split into two or three sections so there are multiple caps on each pillar. The hilly site is traversed by paved walkways making access simple and the large number of chimneys is simply astounding. We had planned on spending no more than 10 minutes here and easily passed 30, a truly striking gift from Mother Nature.

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ROADSIDE WONDERS -Cavusin

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Centered in Cappadocia between Goreme and Avanos, this sleepy little village appears bypassed by all the touristic tumult around it, yet its "castle" is one of the most remarkable we saw. Cavusin is one of the earliest settled villages in Cappadocia and its rock cut castle features a 5th C church with mosaics, one of the oldest. But it is deserted - the castle is apparently totally unsafe and disintegrating with free but perilous access. Nonetheless, a striking photoraphic opportunity.

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ROADSIDE WONDERS - Nevsehir - Urgup Road

by nicolaitan

One of the guide books suggested pulling the car to the side of the road whenever one saw a tour bus, souvenir stand, or group of people in the middle of nowhere. Good advice. On the north side of the Nevsehir-Urgup highway just west of Urgup, we got up close and personal with a group of fairy chimneys set against a rugged valley with a striking multicolor cliff in the background. If this place has a name, we haven't found it.

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Rose Valley - Walking through Cappadocia

by nicolaitan

Hiking a valley should be a rite of passage for Cappadocia visitors, with several of varying difficulty and attractions. There are several paths through the Rose Valley, one of the shortest choices, ranging from easy to strenuous. If one chooses to enter the many fairy chimneys and churches along the way, this can be a several hour trip. For those shorter of time, as we were, just a walk along the easiest trail took well less than an hour and offered a plethora of photo-ops. The valley is named after the pink color buried in the depths of the eroded hill bordering the valley. The scenery is of course breathtaking, with fairy chimneys kales cliffs cave churches and sculpted rocks lining the way. The best part - solitude. We were alone with the spectacular landscape.

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Q:  I intend visiting Cappadocia in 1st week April 2011.Im on a budget trip with wife n 3 kids(14,9,6).Can u go walk up staright to a... 

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A: Sure, that time of the year occupancy would not be full. Use this place as a guide, www.kelebekhotel.com The above have dorms too (rates on website), and if you ask... 

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