Cavusin

Overview

One of the oldest settlements in the area, ÿavuſin is situated 2km from Göreme, on the Göreme - Avanos road. The Church of St. John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintings date back to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however.

Christian missionaries and communities once lived in the old ÿavuſin valley, now in ruins. There are 5 churches at Güllüdere, close to ÿavuſin. The Haçlı Church (with the Cross), near the valley, was also used for defense against the Arab raiders.

History