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Ankara Hidden Monastery

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Rock-hewn Byzantine-era monastery in the Ankara area, with chambers carved into volcanic tuff. Recent excavations revealed a hidden lower chamber not previously documented, raising questions about the original construction date and function.

39.9580°, 32.8472°

Look Closer — this site carries open questions: stones heavier than the period's tools could lift; stones fitted without mortar, almost no gap.
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