History and archaeology / Rock tomb
Gerdekkaya Rock Tomb
Seyitgazi, Eskişehir
A Hellenistic-period monumental tomb carved into the rock near the village of Çukurca, with a facade with a pediment and two columns.
Its story
Gerdekkaya is a monumental tomb carved into the rock near the village of Çukurca, attached to Seyitgazi. The entrance hall has a triangular pediment and two columns; behind are two burial chambers, opening through two separate doors, containing arched grave troughs. Although the tombs are thought to belong to the Hellenistic period, the names 'Gorgos' and 'Zotikos' inside show that they were also used in the Roman and Byzantine periods. The monument, also popularly called the 'Kızlar Manastırı' (Maidens' Monastery), was restored by the Eskişehir Museum Directorate in 1991. It is easily added to a tour of the Phrygian Valley.
Key facts
- Period
- Hellenistic; Roman and Byzantine use
- Admission
- Free
- Restoration
- 1991
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
39.22561, 30.69707
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerdekkaya_An%C4%B1t_Mezar%C4%B1 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124519548