B.C. Cappadocia, which came under the rule of the Roman Empire in the 17th century, built monasteries, churches, cells and cellars with the work of Christian priests and monks, with Uçhisar Castle being the best example. The structures that have survived since the Byzantine Period were used for defense and shelter purposes.

30 km from Cappadocia. It is in the town of Kaymaklı, located at a distance. It has 8 floors and the first floor dates back to the early period. The history of Kaymaklı dates back to B.C. It goes back to the year 3000. This city, built during the Hittite Period, has eight floors. Kaymaklı, which was expanded into an underground city by carving out other areas during the Roman and Byzantine periods, was carved into tuff rocks. In the area suitable for the necessary shelter conditions for a community to live temporarily, there are rooms and halls connected to each other by narrow corridors, wine warehouses, water cellars, kitchen and food warehouses, ventilation chimneys, water wells, churches and doors that close from the inside to prevent any danger from the outside. There are large bolt stones.

Pigeon valley

Göreme panorama

Precious stone