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Çavuşin

Çavuşin

Çavuşin is a small village with one of the oldest churches in Cappadocia. The old village, carved into a cliff face, was abandoned in the 1960s but remains a fascinating open-air museum of rock-cut dwellings.

3 Places1050 m
Çavuşin Panorama38.6656° N, 34.8456° E

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History

The Church of St. John the Baptist (5th century) is one of the earliest churches in the region. The village was an important stop on the Silk Road.

Quick Facts

Best Time to Visit
Morning for photography, when the old village is beautifully lit.
Altitude
1050 m
Area
12 km²
Population
800

How to Get There

Located between Göreme and Avanos, 4 km from Göreme.

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