Ihlara Valley

A deep, very narrow valley with a stream flowing along the bottom.  There are caves carved into the sides of the valley.

Approaching the valley

Caves carved into the cliffs.

In the caves there are churches.  The frescos have been damaged over the years, but they are still discernible and evocative.  Here are some representative samples.

David Terwilliger can identify who is who in all of these . . .