Keşlik Monastery

Historical BackgroundKeşlik Monastery, also known locally as the Archangel Monastery, dates to the Byzantine period when Cappadocia was a refuge for early Christians. The complex likely functioned as both a place of worship and a monastic retreat. It remained active into the Seljuk and early Ottoman eras, illustrating the continuity of Christian presence in central Anatolia.Architecture And ArtThe monastery complex includes two main churches, refectories, storage rooms, and living quarters, a...