North-west facade
These caves are on the south side of İnceğiz (41.181763, 28.403906), about 8km north-west of Çatalca. Archaeological evidence suggests that they have been inhabited since at least 5000BC but the structures that are most obvious were carved out of the rock in Byzantine times. The church on the second storey appears to date from the 11th or 12th century.
The late Byzantine church
Central apse of church, with carved dome
General view of church, showing three apses and side chapel (left)
Passageway leading from the church to a small chapel
Steps from second to third storey
Large chamber on third storey
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