Gomeda Valley

The Gomeda Valley takes its name from the Gomeda Ruins. There are many endless tunnels in the Gomeda Valley. Moreover, the interiors of these tunnels are pitch black. One of the caves in question was used as a place where rainwater was collected in ancient times, and today it is used to irrigate poplar trees.

The number of visitors to Gomeda Valley is less than other valleys, and there is an idea that this is because Fairy Chimneys, which we see a lot in other valleys in Gomeda Valley, do not come across very often.

Although it is estimated that there is an average of 600 households here, there are 2 churches and 1 underground city. At the time, the Greeks lived here.
Rumour has it that the Gomeda Valley was frequented by fairies. It was also the battleground of the wars of good and evil. It is said that evil lost the war and fell into a long sleep, descending deep into a cave in the valley. He would wake up when good was completely wiped out from the world and disappeared.

The caves of the valley are quite scary. Therefore, in 2007, Turkish director Tan Tolga Demirci made a horror movie in this valley and named the movie Gomeda.

You can also choose an MDC hotel for your accommodation during this trip. Also, you can participate in the most exciting tours from HTR Tour Agency.

Gomeda Valley Churches

Alakara Church

The church, the construction of which began in the Roman period, is unfortunately in the form of a ruin today. There is also a door in the western part of the church. But the door is not used. The church has a single apse and in this single apse the angles, Hz. It includes Jesus and the apostles. Despite all the time that has passed, these drawings are visible.

The Church Of St. Basilios

Located on the west side of the valley, the church is not visible from the floor of the valley. It is a church from the Byzantine Iconoclast period. There is an inscription on the cornice of this building, and in this inscription, St. It is written that Konstantin Malvarian saw this day in dram and the war ended in victory. After that, Christianity became the official religion. According to estimates, the church of St. Basillios was built between 726 and 843.

There are three Maltese crosses in the east of the church and there are no depictions on these crosses. On the crosses, Hz Isaac, St. Jacob, and St. Ishmael’s names are written.

Gomeda Valley Underground City

Underground City

There is also an underground city in Gomeda. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get inside the underground city. To do this, you will have to crawl on the ground. Apart from some horizontal and vertical tunnels, there is also a toilet section called a latrine. Unfortunately, passages are closed in many sections.