UNESCO
Mount Nemrut Archaeological Site
On a 2,150 m summit in Adıyaman, King Antiochos I of Commagene built a huge tumulus ringed by terraces of seated colossal gods whose heads now lie on the ground.
Archaeological and historic sites
Sanctuaries
Temples, oracle centres and rock-cut sanctuaries.
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UNESCO
Soğanlı Valley
Soğanlı is a valley site in Yeşilhisar district full of rock-cut churches, caves and dovecotes; eight churches can be visited and their frescoes follow a 10th to 12th century style.
St Paul's Well, Tarsus
A historic well in a courtyard among old houses in Tarsus, traditionally taken as the site of Saint Paul's house; a Christian pilgrimage stop on UNESCO's Tentative List since 2020.
Zelve and Paşabağları
Zelve is a three-valley rock settlement on the northern slopes of Aktepe near Avanos; with neighbouring Paşabağları it holds Cappadocia's densest cluster of fairy chimneys.