April
22
/ 2026
A massive 93-room rock-cut complex has been uncovered at the summit of Meryem Ana Mountain in the heart of Turkey's Cappadocia region, revealing a layered sacred history that spans thousands of years. Located in the Ürgüp district of Nevşehir, the 1,603-meter (5,259-foot) peak, known locally as "Golgoli" and historically as "Apsili Panaya", was a revered site for multiple civilizations, from ancient Persians and Romans to Byzantine Christians and Ottomans. According to Anatolian Archaeology, the site is now being restored and opened to the public for the first time. The site, situated between the villages of Ayvalı and Cemil near the Damsa Dam, features a central structure believed to be a place of worship, surrounded by dozens of interconnected chambers carved
