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Alahan Monastery
Alahan Monastery
Alahan Monastery is a Byzantine complex of 5th century AD buildings located in the mountains of Isauria in Mersin Province, Turkey. Construction of the monastery took place during two periods. The first occurred in the mid-fifth century AD under Emperor Leo I, while the second occurred in the last quarter of the fifth century AD under Emperor Zeno. The ruins include the cave church, the west church, the east church, the colonnaded walkway, the baptistery and the living quarters.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Mersin Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 5th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Byzantine & Christian Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Alahan Monastery
Date of Submission: 2000
Exact Location
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