History and archaeology / Rock tomb
Sakaeli Rock Tombs and Gelin Kayası
Orta, Çankırı
Roman–Byzantine rock tombs carved into a hillside in Sakaeli village, Orta, and the fairy chimneys at the Gelin Kayası area.
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Its story
The tombs are on the steep south-facing slopes of the hill against which Sakaeli village rests and are generally dated to the Roman and Byzantine periods. The spaces carved into pebbly sedimentary rock include single chambers as well as interconnected two-room examples reached by steps and with light windows; some have arched entrances and burial benches. Among the hollows there is also a water-filled space reached by 27 steps. At the Gelin Kayası (Bride Rock) area, about 2 kilometers from the village downstream along the Devrez Stream, fairy chimney formations and the rock tombs among them create an interesting landscape. Some of the hollows are used by villagers as storage.
Key facts
- Period
- Roman and Byzantine
- Admission
- Free (open area)
- Getting there
- Orta district, Sakaeli village
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
40.67948, 33.17061
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://cankiri.ktb.gov.tr/TR-70613/muzeler-ve-orenyerleri.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=40.67948&mlon=33.17061#map=17/40.67948/33.17061