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Kırkdamaltı Kilisesi ('Church with forty roofs', also called 'St. George's Church'). An inscription allows the church to be dated between 1283 and 1295, which makes it the last known example of
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church was created in the 10th century AD. The cupola is supported by four tall columns, which are decorated with portraits of saints. One of the few inscriptions in the valley reports the dedication of the church by the
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who had imperial titles. Various details indicate the donor was a member of the wealthy aristocracy. This leaves the dedication of the church belonging to
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The Ihlara Valley and other noteworthy sites in Cappadocia
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