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Church of Virgin Mary (Kusluk Church) |
it is situated on the slope where the Swords Valley (Kllar Vadisi) starts. His way is through a tunnel-like narrow passage on the path to the valley. This is one of the most beautiful buildings in the G6reme region. Christ is depicted in the apse, between the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist. |
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Monograms of most of the figures are inscribed. Scenes from the Bible are depicted realistically. The frescoes dated to the first half of the 11th century, are very vividly coloured. The building is in danger of collapse, due to the erosion. |
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