The Serpent Church in Cappadocia,
also known as Yilanli Church, is one of the cave churches found in this region
of Turkey, located specifically in Ihlara Valley. It takes its name from the
icon of the Second Coming (Last Judgement), whereby a large snake is evident on
its lower part. This church building was designed in the cross-in-square plan.
The frescoes date back between the 9th and 12th
centuries. As is the case in most Orthodox Churches in Turkey (Asia Minor) the
eyes have been cut off. This was done by the Ottoman Turks when they arrived in
this region, due to the fact that they believed that the saints were following
their every move. Nevertheless, most of the icons in this Church still exist to
this day in fairly good condition.
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