Nature / Cave
Zey Caves
Merkez, Adıyaman
Rock-cut caves where early Christians settled, and the tomb of Şeyh Abdurrahman Erzincani, in the village of Zey, 7 km from Adıyaman.
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Its story
According to the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, the caves carved into the soft rock around the village of Zey, about 7 km from Adıyaman, were used as dwellings by early Christians. The village also has the tomb and mosque of Şeyh Abdurrahman Erzincani, who is revered in the region; the site is therefore visited for both history and faith. Being close to the city center, it can be visited on the same day as Perre and Palanlı Cave.
Key facts
- Period
- Early Christian period
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Zey village, ~7 km from central Adıyaman
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Quiet
Location
37.81250, 38.25722
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://adiyaman.ktb.gov.tr/TR-61374/antik-kent-kaya-mezarlari-ve-magaralar.html | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49319887