History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Meya Rock Settlement (Meya Caves)
Diyadin, Ağrı
An ancient rock settlement within the boundaries of Günbuldu village, bearing traces of different faiths and periods with rock-cut rooms, cross motifs, water channels and graves.
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Its story
Meya is an old settlement of rock-cut spaces within the boundaries of Günbuldu village, about 12 km from the Diyadin district center; it is reached via Kapanca village. The rooms and galleries cut into the rock faces bear traces of different faiths and cultures: cross motifs carved into the rocks, water channels, graves and church remains are chief among them. Stone sculptures with horse, ram and sheep motifs have also been found at the site. The settlement, which can be visited together with the castles and hot springs around Diyadin, offers an interesting example of the region's multilayered post-Urartian past.
Key facts
- Period
- Multilayered (ancient and medieval traces)
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- About 12 km from Diyadin, via Kapanca village
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
39.48360, 43.55184
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://goturkiye.com/agri/see | https://www.serka.gov.tr/assets/upload/dosyalar/agri-turizm-kesif-rehberi.pdf | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diyadin | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139433628