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Ihlara Valley is a valley in Türkiye's Aksaray province, renowned for its natural beauty and historical richness famous. Stretching from the village of Ihlara to Selime, the valley is 14 kilometers long and shaped by the Melendiz River. Its depth reaches up to 100 meters in places, making it a perfect destination for both nature hikers and history enthusiasts.Ihlara Valley, Aksaray - Türkiye Culture Portal" image-alternate="" image-element-format="justify">A Journey Through the Depths of Hist

Sümbüllü Church is a hictorical church located in Güzelyurt district of Aksaray province, Türkiye, on the left slope of the Ihlara Valley, approximately 20 meters above the level of the Melendiz Stream. The church derives its name from the hyacinth flowers (sümbül in Turkish) that grow around the area. Situated in a valley that served as an early Christian religious center, the church is part of a monastery complex carved into a rock formation.Architectural FeaturesSümbüllü Church is a single-na