Village and rural life
Taşkale Granaries
Merkez, Karaman
Hundreds of granaries carved into the rock face above the village of Taşkale, reached with ropes and pulleys.
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Its story
At Taşkale, about 45 km from central Karaman, more than 250 (according to some sources more than 350) single- or two-room granaries have been carved into the limestone slope behind the village. Produce was hauled up with ropes and pulleys into the granaries, which were closed with small doors made of juniper wood; according to tradition, they were used from the Byzantine period until the Republican years. The village also has a mosque carved into the rock. Taşkale is also known for the Taşkale carpet, which received geographical indication registration in 2023.
Key facts
- Number
- Over 250 granaries
- Location
- Village of Taşkale, ~45 km from the center
- Admission
- Free access (viewed from outside)
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.13981, 33.60622
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://goturkiye.com/karaman/see | https://www.trthaber.com/haber/guncel/karamanda-tarihi-taskale-tahil-ambarlari-dronla-goruntulendi-726789.html | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133817645