
Eshab-ı Kehf Mağarası is located within the boundaries of the Tarsus district of Mersin province in Türkiye. It is situated approximately 12 kilometers north of Tarsus, near Dedeler Village. Access to the area is provided via asphalt roads, and visitors can reach the cave by private vehicle or public transportation from the Tarsus district center. The road conditions offer easy access for visitors.HistoryThe story associated with the cave involves seven young men and a dog (Kıtmir) who sought re
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Zelal Çakar

Cave of the Seven Sleepers is a natural formation located in the Selçuk district of İzmir Province, Türkiye, possessing historical and cultural significance. The site is associated with the legend of the Seven Sleepers. This cave preserves traces of historical processes stretching from antiquity to the present day.Historical and Cultural ContextThe legend of the Seven Sleepers is recognized as a shared motif across different belief systems, including Islam and Christianity. The cave in Anatolia
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Zeynep Şule Bingöl