Gumusler Monastery

As we toured on through the region of Turkey called "Anatolia" we came to the small town of Gümüşler.  A historical monastery is located there.  This monastery, carved into the soft stone of the area, is believed to have been built between the 8th and 12th centuries.  It is one of the best preserved and largest of its kind in the region.  The "church" is an open courtyard with a "Greek Cross" plan.  It is entered via a low tunnel.  The courtyard also contains storerooms and graves.

Here are some of our snapshots of the area. 

The Courtyard Church

View of the "outside"

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