History and archaeology / Archaeological site
İnönü Caves
Güdül, Ankara
An archaeological site in the Kirmir Stream valley consisting of multi-level caves, church-like spaces and stairs carved into volcanic rock.
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Its story
The İnönü Caves are carved into soft volcanic rock beside the Kirmir Stream in the İnönü area of Güdül. With their geological structure and architectural layout, the caves recall the rock settlements of Cappadocia. Rock-cut stairs, interconnected levels, spaces thought possibly to be a centrally planned church and fairy-chimney-like formations stand out. The structures are believed to have been used for shelter and worship, especially in the Roman and Byzantine periods. The area is protected as a first-degree archaeological and natural site.
Key facts
- Period
- Mainly Roman and Byzantine
- Admission
- Free (open area)
- Getting there
- Near central Güdül, beside the Kirmir Stream
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
40.21963, 32.24387
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kureansiklopedi.com/tr/detay/inonu-magaralari-93dd8 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=40.2196294&mlon=32.2438727#map=17/40.2196294/32.2438727