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Zelve-Paşabağları Archaeological Site

Historic · Avanos, Nevşehir
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Archaeological site near Aktepe in Avanos district, spread over three valleys. It holds the Balıklı, Üzümlü, Holy Cross and Direkli churches, a monastery complex, a mill, a winery and dovecotes cut into the slopes. Villagers were moved to Aktepe in 1952 for safety reasons and the site opened as a museum in 1967.

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Location

Aktepe Köyü Zelve Açıkhava Müzesi Küme Evleri No:1, Avanos / Nevşehir

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