Hidden Church
Accidentally discovered in 1957, the Hidden Church is an 11th-century structure with frescoes preserved thanks to having remained hidden for a long time.
Hidden Treasure
The Hidden Church gets its name from its discovery story. The church, whose entrance was buried underground, was accidentally found by a villager in 1957. This long period of concealment allowed the frescoes to be preserved without exposure to external elements.
The single-nave, barrel-vaulted structure reflects typical 11th-century Cappadocian church architecture. Wall frescoes include various religious scenes, primarily the Christ and Apostles cycle.
Scenes
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