A project by the Kayseri Governorship in Türkiye has brought Erdemli Valley to light as a new tourist destination.
Erdemli Valley, home to dozens of rock-carved churches, is undergoing a tourism revitalization project by the Kayseri Governorship in Türkiye. The project, initiated in 2022, includes a new reception and promotion building, walking paths, and environmental lighting.
Mount Erciyes, an active volcano located near Erdemli Neighborhood in Yesilhisar, Turkey, has eroded over time, forming a canyon-shaped valley. This valley is home to dozens of rock-carved churches and structures dating back to the Byzantine period, making it a significant historical and archaeological site.
The prominent structures of the 10-kilometer Erdemli Valley, 65 kilometers from the city center, include the Palace Monastery Church, St. Eustathios Church, St. Nicholas Church and Chapel, Michael Church, Twelve Apostles Church, Forty…