Güvercinkayası – Çatalsu – Saratlı (Family Friendly)

The Character of the Route:

This route, which follows a fairly straight course, starts from Güvercinkayası Tumulus, which was settled between 5200-4750 BC. It follows the mystical landscapes of the Mamasin Dam for a while and ends at the entrance of the underground city of Saral, the mystical village mentioned in the travel book of Evliya Çelebi, one of the leading travelers of the 17th century.

Notes to Travelers:

• You can capture beautiful pictures in Güvercinkayası, a prehistoric settlement.
• You can visit Saint Mercurius Underground City and Church and Saratlı Underground City, an indispensable stop for travelers with its mystical structure.
• You can visit the house called Dedeli dam, where the famous Anatolian saint, dervish Yunus Emre is said to have stayed.
• Make sure you take enough water with you, as you cannot replenish water along the way.

Connected Routes:

Aşıklı Mound – Çatalsu – Güvercinkayası Mound