El Nazar Church
Carved into a fairy chimney in Goreme Valley, El Nazar Church is one of the oldest churches in Cappadocia, dating to the 7th century.
Church in a Fairy Chimney
El Nazar Church is an important example of early Byzantine rock architecture with its cross plan and domed ceiling. The natural form of the fairy chimney forms the exterior of the church, giving the structure a dramatic appearance.
The church's frescoes belong to different periods. The oldest layer dates to the 7th century and contains simple red line patterns. The upper layer contains figurative scenes from the 10th century.
Scenes
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