Faith / Church
Akdağmadeni Church
Akdağmadeni, Yozgat
A three-aisled basilica-plan cut-stone church built in 1862 for the Greek population working in the lead mines.
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Its story
The Akdağmadeni Church is a product of the social structure shaped by the Ottomans' operation of the region's lead mines in the 19th century. As most of the mine workers at that time were non-Muslims, it was built for their worship needs. Built in 1862 according to the Greek inscriptions at the entrance, the church has a three-aisled basilica plan in cut stone and marble. Left without a congregation after the 1924–1927 population exchange, the building fell into disuse. It is one of the few buildings recalling Akdağmadeni's mining past; access to the interior varies.
Key facts
- Note
- Neglected/in need of protection; can be seen from outside
- Plan
- Three-aisled basilica
- Built
- 1862
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
39.65689, 35.89004
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kureansiklopedi.com/tr/detay/akdagmadeni-kilisesi-98d51 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131539220