Göreme Village

Half of the village of Göreme itself consists of cave dwellings. It is here that three deep valleys lined with tuff chimneys meet. In the El Nazar ravine stand the El Nazar Kilisesi, a chapel now badly damaged after an earthquake and the Sakli Kilise (Hidden Church) with a nave and three apses. The latter houses some 12th century frescoes depicting Mary and the life of Jesus. In the 12th century monks from Göreme withdrew here when they were unable to find suitable premises.