| Brief Description:
In a spectacular landscape, entirely sculptured by erosion, the Göreme
Valley and its surroundings contain sanctuaries hewn into the rock,
providing irreplaceable evidence of Byzantine art of the post-iconoclastic
period. Dwellings, troglodyte villages and underground towns representing
a traditional human habitat, dating back to the 4th century, can also
be seen there.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Committee |