History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Santa Ruins
Merkez, Gümüşhane
The stone house and church remains of an old Greek mining settlement with seven neighborhoods spread over the slopes of the Yanbolu Valley in the village of Dumanlı.
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Its story
Santa is a mountain settlement founded at an altitude of about 1,600 meters within the boundaries of today's village of Dumanlı. The settlement, which grew through mining in the Middle Ages, joined Ottoman territory after 1461 and experienced its liveliest period in the 19th century. In its seven neighborhoods, named Piştoflu, İşhanlı, Terzili, Zurnacılı, Binatlı, Çinganlı and Çakallı, there were more than 300 buildings and churches spread across the neighborhoods; only some of the churches are standing. With the 1923 population exchange, the Orthodox population was sent to Greece and the settlement was permanently emptied. Today, in the area used as summer highland pasture, the stone house walls, church remains and the misty valley view create a unique atmosphere.
Key facts
- Period
- Middle Ages–1923
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- Village of Dumanlı, about 90 km from the center; Yağmurdere–Taşköprü route
- Visit duration
- Half day
Trip purpose
- Seasonal
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
40.67202, 39.79916
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Harabeleri | https://goturkiye.com/gumushane/see | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2451265660