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Ramyug Web Series Review
By Ashish Patil 8 months ago 64 2
Last year we saw how Ramananda Sagar's Ramayana ran once again. The event took place in the 80s. Even the new generation was impressed by the acting and emotional singing of the series. Kunal Kohli's Ramayuga is more modern and technically advanced in Valmiki's Ramayana. The audience is very smart and will not accept everything that eats them. Even if it's a remake, they want it to be original or similar, which rarely happens. He is coming to MX Player in an eight-part web series.
Before releasing the magnum opus, the producers created hype by releasing the song "Jai Hanuman" with the voice of Amitabh Bachchan, with Ustad Zakir Hussain on the tabla.
What is it about
Rama Yuga is based on a legend written by Valmiki that Lord Rama tortured Ravana and freed his captured wife Sita. This is an ingenious story of how Lord Rama showed us the path of Dharma The series is technically advanced and looks gorgeous. Considering that the old Ramayana is still a favorite, the creators have work to do. With so much money to spend on visual effects from such a massive web series, you would at least expect it to be beautiful. But, what you get instead is a lot of green screen work, which doesn't mix with human drama. Action sequences also look clumsy. The storytelling of Ramayuga is disappointing as it begins in a linear manner. Lord Rama, Sita, and Laxman are in the forest but it takes time till the third to understand the 'how' and 'why' behind them. In one scene, when we first meet Ravana, we see his ten heads moving and talking to him. Instead of adding the effect of this scene and the personality of this important persona, the identity of Ravana seems ridiculous.
The series features technical issues. The Ram Yuga looks beautiful courtesy in the local of Mauritius. Whether it is walking in the forest (Panchavati), sea, or boat ride, every window looks beautiful. The view of the Ram Highway makes the order of the Ram Setu building look magnificent. Rahul Sharma's music is another high point of the series. The background virtues, songs, and hymns contain devotion and spirituality that embraces the essence of Ramayana. VFX Illusion Reality Studio has done this for the show and they have done a great job. Priyanka Raina's production design is also very beautiful. Speaking of performance, Diganth Manchale is honest and has a loving quality about them. Tisca Chopra is shining in her Kaike mini school role. Vivan Bhathe is the screen presence of Hanuman. The styling is also good.
Ram Yuga is a well-made series but it is a bit lacking in writing, editing and screenplay. The climax is very modern (we don't give a damn). But looking at the quality of the product and the VFX we think the young crowd will love them In my opinion, if you're in the mood for some old-fashioned argument or want your kids to indulge in mythology, choose between the 1986 Ramayana and Sia K Ram (2013). In the remaining five episodes the optimistic Ramayuga comes on track.
Posted by : Ashish Patil
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On Thursday, February 1, 2018, Wigdor LLP filed a proposed Class Action lawsuit against Town Sports International, Inc. ("TSI"), the publicly-traded parent company of regional fitness club brands New York Sports Clubs, Boston Sports Clubs, Washington Sports Clubs, and Philadelphia Sports Clubs. TSI is one of the largest owners/operators of fitness clubs in the country with approximately 544,000 current members across 150 gyms located in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington D.C.
TSI intentionally clusters its gym locations in dense and concentrated markets where customers will see value in paying a premium to be able to access numerous geographically convenient locations, according to the Complaint. However, despite having contracted with its Passport Members to provide them with all-access to any and all TSI locations, TSI has denied these members access to clubs branded as "Elite" or "Flagship" in an apparent attempt to charge additional and/or premium fees.
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BP fishes, ETP swoops & Chesapeake stumbles
Three corporate stories have caught the Oilholic's eye over the past fortnight and all are worth talking about for very different reasons. With things improving Stateside and memories of a Russian misadventure fading, oil major BP announced on Tuesday that it had inked two production sharing agreements and aims to begin new deepwater exploration in Atlantic waters off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago. The company is already the Caribbean island nation's largest oil & gas producer with average production for 2011 coming in the region of 408,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Having been awarded blocks 23(a) and TTDAA14 in the 2010-2011 competitive bid rounds last summer, BP finds itself fishing for crude and gassy stuff in the two blocks which are 2,600 sq km and 1,000 sq km in area respectively. Local sources see the company as a 'good corporate citizen' and that ought to be comforting for BP in its march to rebuild trust under Bob Dudley.
While BP's fishing, Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP) is smiling having won plaudits around the crude world for its US$5.3 billion acquisition of Sunoco on April 30. A fortnight hence, market commentators are still raving on about the move especially as ETP's swoop for Sunoco follows on from a clever buyout of Southern Union for US$5.7 billion. These acquisitions make ETP the USA's second-biggest owner of pipeline assets behind Kinder Morgan whose merger with El Paso is imminent.
Most importantly, the Oilholic believes a swoop for Sunoco diversifies ETP's pipeline portfolio adding around 9,700 km of oil and refined products pipelines to its existing network of 28,160 km of natural gas and natural gas liquids pipelines. With the move, oil revenues will account for over a quarter of its income. A Moody's report prior to announcement of the deal suggested that together with Enterprise Production Partners, ONEOK Partners and Williams Partners, ETP was currently in a good place and among those best positioned for organic growth.
Growing production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids and higher margins are driving increased earnings and cash flow for midstream companies, especially those with existing gathering and processing or pipeline infrastructure near booming shale plays says the agency. While ETP's smiling, the situation at Chesapeake Energy is anything but smiles. Under Aubrey McClendon, who co-founded the firm in 1989 in Oklahoma, it grew from strength to strength becoming the USA's second largest natural gas producer and a company synonymous with the country's shale gas bonanza. However, in a troubling economic climate with the price of natural gas plummeting to historic lows, Chesapeake has endured terrible headlines many of which were self-triggered.
Two weeks ago activist shareholders forced McClendon's hand by making him relinquish the post of Chairman which he held along with that of Chief Executive over an arrangement which allows him to buy a 2.5% stake in all new wells drilled by Chesapeake. The arrangement itself will also be negotiated by 2014. The Oilholic finds the way McClendon has been treated to be daft for a number of reasons.
The arrangement has been in place since 1993 when the firm went public so neither the company's Board nor its shareholders can claim they did not know. Two decades ago Chesapeake drilled around 20 wells per annum on average but by 2011 the average had risen to well above 1500 wells. That McClendon kept putting his money where his mouth is for so long is itself astonishing which is what the attention should focus on rather than on the man himself.
In later years this was largely achieved by borrowing at a personal level to the tune of US$850 million; Reuters reckons the figure is more in the region of US$1.1 billion. However, sections of the US media are currently busy sensationalising the Oklahoma man's tussles within the company and as if this arrangement has emerged out of the blue.
Furthermore, the macroclimate and falling gas prices are now forcing the energy company's hand with analysts at Fitch Ratings noting that it faces a funding shortfall of US$10 billion this year. In response, Chesapeake says it plans to sell US$9.0 billion to US$11.5 billion in assets this year. Word from Houston is that the sales of its Permian Basin property in West Texas and Mississippi Lime joint venture are a given by September. Some analysts believe asset sales may cap the figure of US$14 billion; though the view is not unanimous.
While this would help with liquidity issues, a sell-off of those assets currently producing oil & gas would most certainly reduce Chesapeake's cash flow needed to meet requirements of its existing US$4 billion corporate credit facility secured earlier this week from Goldman Sachs and Jeffries Group. It matures in December 2017, with an interest rate of around 8.5% and can be repaid at any time over 2012 without penalty at par value.
As expected, Chesapeake has suffered a ratings downgrade; Standard & Poor's lowered its credit rating to "BB-" from "BB" citing corporate governance matters and a widening gap between capex and operating cash flow as the primary reasons. There is clear evidence of hedge funds short-selling Chesapeake's shares.
Industry veteran and founder of BP Capital Partners – T. Boone Pickens – launched a strange albeit very vocal defence of McClendon on CNBC's US Squawk Box on Wednesday which made yours truly smile. Pickens admitted that he had sold his position on Chesapeake – not because of what is going on but rather that he was very concerned about natural gas prices full stop.
"We got out of natural gas stocks and Chesapeake was one of them. We're not long on Chesapeake now. Aubrey (McClendon) is a great Oklahoman and Chesapeake is a great company for Oklahoma City generating jobs and investment. Aubrey is a visionary…don't bet against him…They'll pull it off. You bet against Aubrey and you'll scratch your loser's ass," said the industry veteran.
You have got to hand it to Pickens! If he's got something to say, there is no minding of the "Ps" and "Qs" – so what if its live television! As a former CNBC employee, the Oilholic wholeheartedly enjoyed Pickens' soundbite and agrees that Chesapeake should make it out of this mess! However, bad headlines won't go away anytime soon and its partly their own fault. That's all for the moment folks! Keep reading, keep it 'crude'!
© Gaurav Sharma 2012. Photo 1: Pipeline warning sign, Fairfax, Virginia, USA © O. Louis Mazzatenta/National Geographic. Photo 2: Chesapeake well drilling site © Chesapeake Energy.
Posted by Gaurav Sharma at 5/17/2012 11:30:00 pm
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I've had a SPOT Satellite Messenger for about 6 months and really like it. I use it primarily when I sail to keep my friends updated on where I am, and if I'm safe.
I have always been a little annoyed that the only ways they could keep track of my course were to save the individual SMS'es or emails that were sent, or I had to give them my password to my private online account at the SPOT home page.
Recently, the folks at SPOT came out with the SPOT Shared Page to solve this problem. It's still a little rough around the edges, but it's far better than the previous solutions. The page contains a list of the last 24 hours worth of messenger check-ins on the left, and a Google Maps layout of the track on the right. You can click on the track to see more details.
Seems to be pretty reliable – does seem to be browser picky right now – Firefox doesn't seem to work sometimes, and Safari doesn't work at all. There are some annoying formatting issues as well as images that are missing in some areas. Hopefully they'll spruce some of this up as more folks find it – it is in beta as far as I understand it.


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The ancient Roman Library of Celsus at Ephesus
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The Mystifying Red Valley in Cappadocia
The Sufi Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes from Konya
Picturesque Cunda Island in Turkey's north-eastern Aegean
''…the most wonderful thing I have ever been permitted to rest my eyes upon in all my travels and among all the wonderfully interesting things it has been my good fortune to see in the land of wonders.' John Henry Haynes, master of American Archaeological Photography, in 1884, of the landscape in Cappadocia.
Staying in Cappadocia provides one of the most unique holiday accommodation experiences imaginable. The famous misty hues and curious contours of the landscape each way you turn make this region a true natural wonder of the world. Boutique hotels combine the stone hewn cave dwellings of the Hittite, Roman and Byzantine periods with impeccable interior design and the luxurious comfort of contemporary tastes. Uniquely, the cave rooms are warmer in winter and cooler in summer; the Tufa stone they are made from keeps the temperature at a constant 23°C.
Urgup and Uchisar are our favored cave villages for overnight stays in the Cappadocia region, and offer a truly authentic experience. The extraordinary themed new boutique hotel Sacred House in Urgup is one of our favorites, along with Yunak Houses, and Argos Hotel in Uchisar. These 2 villages simply ooze history, and the intriguing and creative energy of those who lived here before is almost tangible. This originality thrives in the meticulous restoration, thoughtful design and warm hospitality of the accommodations we have selected.
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Staying in Cappadocia gives one of the most unique accommodation experiences imaginable. The famous misty hues and curious contours of the landscape each way you turn make this region a true natural wonder of the world. Boutique hotels combine the stone hewn cave dwellings of the Hittite, Roman and Byzantine periods with impeccable interior design and the luxurious comfort of contemporary tastes. Uniquely, the cave rooms are warmer in winter and cooler in summer; the Tufa stone they are made from keeps the temperature at a constant 23°C.
Urgup and Uchisar are our favored cave villages for overnight stays in the Cappadocia region, and offer a truly authentic experience. These 2 villages simply ooze history, and the intriguing and creative energy of those who lived here before is almost tangible. This originality thrives in the meticulous restoration, thoughtful design and warm hospitality of the accommodations we have selected.
Accommodation in Cappadocia offers:
A luxurious version of the ancient cave dwelling life
From intimate 5 room to 30 room boutique cave hotels
From modern elegance to warm & cosy inn style
Natural features such as chimneys & staircases, carved out passageways, closets & courtyards
A timeless and romantic fairy-tale experience
Critically acclaimed dining
Sun drenched terraces, some private, offering magical views day & night
Antique décor, furnishing & art works
Individually designed & themed rooms
historical sites and museums
GOREME OPEN-AIR MUSEUM
This incredible museum captures the essence of the monastic culture of Cappadocia with its rock-hewn architecture and early Christian fresco art. Each of the 11 refectory monasteries in this enormous complex has its own church dating variously from the 10th, 11th and 12th centuries. The Karanlik and Tokali churches have astoundingly beautiful frescoes, the colors of which still retain their original brilliance.
THE UNDERGROUND CITY OF KAYMAKLI
There are 36 troglodyte cave cities in Cappadocia and the largest is Kaymakli, a must-see for visitors, with 8 stories, nearly 20 miles of tunnels, and reaching 85 meters (90 yards) underground to the water table. Christian communities under threat in the 7th century dug these entire complexes underground, some like Kaymakli with populations of 20,000. 4 of Kaymakli's floors are open for exploration to the public, with wineries, kitchens, churches and living areas - some of which are still used today.
PASABAG (MONKS VALLEY)
The Fairy Chimneys in Pasabag Valley are unique to the region with their conical upper sections that split into 2 and sometimes 3 heads. The hermits of Cappadocia hollowed out the soft volcanic tuff of these naturally formed earth pillars from top to bottom and lived in them isolated from the world. Of particular interest are the hermitage of St Simeon monks and a chapel dedicated to the saint built into a chimney 15 meters high.
SINASOS
Greek Orthodox families lived in Sinassos, City of the Sun, until Turkey's war of Independence in the early 20th century. Now known as Mustafapasa, the village is a maze of deserted cave houses fronted by magnificent neo-classical facades that display fine examples of engraving and stonework. Visit the Churches of Aios Vasilos and Constantine-Helene nearby, as well as an Ottoman-era caravanserai exhibiting particularly fine stone masonry and woodwork.
UÇHISAR Situated at the highest point in Cappadocia this rock-hewn Byzantine fortress offers a magnificent panorama with Mount Erciyes in the distance.
ZELVE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM Spread over 3 valleys honeycombed with dwellings, this cave town is home to the oldest examples of Cappadocian architecture and religious paintings. The area is especially good for climbing and hiking.
SOGANLI VALLEY This atmospheric valley contains thousands of Roman and Byzantine tombs and mummy cases, and an extraordinary 50 churches and monasteries dating from 9th -13th centuries.
TASKINPASA Explore the Medrese, an Islamic theological school, and mosque built by the Karamanids, dating from the Seljuk period. The Medrese is home to impressive stone work and intricate floral and geometric design.
SOBESSOS ANCIENT CITY Discovered relatively recently, the ancient city of Sobessos dates back to the 4th century CE. The Roman Baths, mass graves, and mosaics are of particular interest.
AYVALI VILLAGE Also known as Aravan, the landscape of this village is stunning and the volcanic land very fertile. Relax here in picturesque surroundings and enjoy the famous wine from the village's own vineyards.
CAPPADOCIA CUISINE
Culinary attitudes towards meat, dairy, vegetables and grains established in the Nomadic period of Turks still characterize the core of Turkish cuisine. As communities settled, Turkish food diversified according to region. Cappadocia and its fertile lands has made its distinctive mark on Turkish cuisine with an original use of delicate spices.
LOCAL MARKET & CAVE-HOME COOKING CLASS
This unique culinary experience takes you first to explore the local farmers' market, a hive of activity with an array of seasonal, locally grown produce and intriguing ingredients. After collecting the ingredients for your class, your next stop is at a local cave home, a fairy chimney with rounded windows and kilim-strewn floors. With the guidance of your host, practice preparing some of the most delicious local dishes and specialties of the Cappadocian kitchen. Freshly baked bread, silky smooth eggplant stuffed with onions, tomatoes and tender minced meat, colorful couscous dishes, spiced bulgur wheat parcels, and a unique dessert made with grape syrup to end the meal– all make this experience a treat to remember.
CAPPADOCIA VINEYARDS AND WINERIES
Most of the now world-famous vineyards and wineries in Cappadocia have been family owned and run for many generations. We take you to visit one of the main wine producing families in Uchisar, whose award-winning business has become one of the top 5 wineries in Turkey. Perhaps most unique is their technique for storing the wine in holes carved into the Cappadocian rocks. Enjoy a look around the land, the warm hospitality of your hosts, and a wine tasting.
Discover the intriguing adventure of shopping in Cappadocia with unique and intricate handmade pottery and ceramics, a vibrant range of textiles and traditional tribal rugs, and the famous handmade Soganli dolls. For those looking at handmade gold and silver jewelry, onyx is mined locally, while amethyst is brought from Manisa and Balıkesir, and the popular turquoise comes from Iran.
The ceramic workshops are usually run by local artisanal families who hand craft their products using locally sourced materials, in particular the red Avanos clay. Ancient techniques, from as far back as the Hittite era, are combined with modern styles to produce original and beautiful ceramics and pottery. In some workshops you can have your item custom designed, giving you a truly unique piece.
Delve through fine collections of naturally dyed traditional textiles in shops where piles of antique and new tribal rugs, kilims, floor cushions, tribal weavings, camel bags and tent decorations line the walls from floor to ceiling. Made with centuries old techniques, motifs and symbols, each piece tells a story from Anatolia and is a one-of-a-kind treasure to take home.
Originally designed by artisans in Soganli Village as children's toys, the handmade dolls have become very popular with both visitors and collectors. Today, the craft provides the village with important industry and sustainability. Soganli dolls are now bought in bulk and distributed to shops throughout Turkey, but it's a pleasure to choose your doll here at the place where it was made.
SUNRISE BALLOON RIDE OVER THE CAPPADOCIAN VALLEYS
Start the day at dawn with the extraordinary and serene experience of a hot air balloon ride. The balloon travels freely with the wind although the pilot has very accurate control of the height at which you cruise and ensures you get plenty of breathtaking panoramic views of the Cappadocian landscape. Interestingly, most passengers with any vertigo tendencies have no difficulties, and this unusual experience is not to be missed.
WHIRLING DERVISH PERFORMANCE AT THE SARIHAN CARAVANSERAI
This whirling dervish performance takes place at the restored Sarihan, an edifice constructed of smoothly hewn yellow, pink and beige stone, and the last Caravanserai built by the Seljuk sultans. Following the mystic poet Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, the dervishes dance the Sema, a hypnotic dance symbolizing the idea that revolution, or revolving, is the cycle of life and represents man's endless journey to and from the earth. This experience evokes Turkish history's deep mystic heritage and gives an insight into the centuries old nomadic lifestyle of the Silk Route.
CAPPADOCIA UNDERGROUND CERAMIC MUSEUM (Guray Museum)
In 2014, owner, Güray Tüysüz, whose family has been producing ceramics in Avanos for 5 generations, realized his 20 year-old dream. After meticulously collecting exhibits over the decades, and spending 5 years carving out the 1500m2 space for the museum, which lies 25 m underground, he opened the world's 1st underground ceramics museum. Displays here include some of the earliest recovered ceramic artifacts, as well as more recent pieces by world famous Turkish ceramicists, some of whom are still alive. The museum also has a hall used for exhibition space, conferences and seminars, and a café and library.
CAVE POTTERY VISIT
Avanos has been the center of terracotta earthenware craft since 3000 BCE. After 47 years and 5 generations of continuing the family tradition, potter Galip's outlook is that, "Many things have started and many things have ended, some things have brought much and some things much less, but what's never changed is my enthusiasm for the bit of clay next to my wheel". This charismatic and unpretentious man, infectiously passionate about both pottery and good wine, guides you through a network of fantastic cave galleries where hundreds of his pieces are on display. Galip shares a lifetime of stories and a deep knowledge of Avanos with guests during this unusual and privileged experience.
PRIVATE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
Cappadocia's spectacular and extraordinary landscapes make this one of the best places in the world for hot air ballooning. Perfect conditions take your private balloon drifting between the magical fairy chimneys and over orchards, vineyards and ravines for breathtaking views of the region. On this luxury trip with comfortable seating, your group of up to 4 guests will fly exclusively with the pilot and Maître'd. The experience will be made extra special with Turkish sparkling wine, a breakfast hamper and orange juice served throughout your ride.
SUNSET HIKE THROUGH THE RED VALLEY
The Red Valley is one of the most dazzling spots in Cappadocia with its variety of multi-hued rock formations. During your hike, explore the valley's hidden rock-cut churches and experience the incredible glow of the land at sunset.
HIKE THROUGH PIGEON VALLEY
Popular with hikers, this valley is home to literally thousands of ancient pigeon lofts carved into the soft tufa stone wherever space allows, including abandoned caves and the walls of collapsed churches. Their sheer number is astonishing.
HIKE THROUGH THE IHLARA VALLEY
Ihlara Valley is a 16 km long gorge cut deep into the volcanic rock through which the Melendiz stream flows. The whole canyon is honeycombed with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period.
NEW OFF-ROAD JEEP SAFARI ADVENTURE
This jeep safari takes in the vibrant and enchanting landscapes and cultural heritage of Kizil Cukur Valley, Ortahisar, and the Pancarli and Gomeda Valleys. Wind your way between tufa hills and fairy chimneys, discover the 8th century hermitage Uzumlu Kilise (Church of Grapes) and its rare frescoes, explore the rock-hollows and castle at Ortahisar, as well as some enticing antique shopping here. Carry on to Pancarlik Valley and the Pancarli (Beetroot) Church, before heading off-road into the Gomeda Valley, the most fertile in Cappadocia with abundant vegetation and its famous vineyards growing grapes unique to Gomeda.
Cappadocia offers some of the most thrilling artistic opportunities in the world for photographers of all levels. A local guide and expert photographer leads this one-on-one tour, taking individuals to the best spots for capturing some truly great shots.
Turkey's trail biking paradise, Cappadocia's volcanic landscape offers challenging and rewarding slick rock, lush, green single tracks and caves, tunnels and canyons.
GOREME QUAD SAFARI
Fantastic fun for families with older kids (over 12 yrs) exploring off-the-beaten-track around Goreme on a sturdy ATV bike, this 2 hour escorted tour provides an exciting adventure over beautiful hills and dunes, and through the valleys and trails of the extraordinary Cappadocia landscape. The all-terrain vehicles are easy to use and fully automatic, so no experience is necessary for adults. The routes are carefully selected to be challenging, but not alarming by any means; your accompanying rider drives a separate vehicle and navigates the way. While the surroundings are completely awe-inspiring, this 2-hour adventure is all about the ride!
Traverse the magnificent valleys, meadows and mountains of Cappadocia, the Land of Beautiful Horses, on a beautiful native Anatolian or Arabic horse, with a real Turkish cowboy as your guide.
JET BOAT ON KIZILIRMAK RIVER
Awesome fun for families on Turkey's longest river, experience the ultimate dose of adrenaline-packed adventure including extreme 360 degree Hamilton spins, high-speed drifting and other spine-tingling maneuvers. This 30-minute ride can be planned for any time of day, even at night under Cappadocia's immense starlit sky. The region is fast becoming the adventure center of Turkey and Jet Boating is the new must-do activity for the whole family; one definitely not to be missed.
AVANOS AND CERAMICS
The town of Avanos is set on the banks of the Kizilirmak, Red River. The river provides the red clay for the pottery from which Avanos derives its livelihood and fame. Some of the techniques still used in the potteries here today date back to Hittite times. Explore some of the many family-run potteries in Avanos and watch a kick-wheel demonstration by a local potter before trying your own hand at the art.
CHRISTIANITY IN CAPPADOCIA
Cappadocia was a refuge for the first followers of Jesus from the soldiers of the Roman Empire as far back as 60 CE. St. Paul, on his expulsion from Jerusalem, also came to Cappadocia and established the first Christian colony in the region. In the 4th century under the monastic rule of the Three Fathers of Cappadocia (St. Basil the Great, St Gregory Nazianzen and Gregory of Nysse), Christians carved elaborate churches, monasteries and entire underground cities out of the soft volcanic rock, at times up to 85 meters (90 yards) down. More recently between the 7th and 13th centuries, the area was a safe haven for Christians under the threat of Muslim Arabs.
The hundreds of churches, monasteries and abodes in Cappadocia reflect both the sophistication of the first Christian settlers and the hardship they endured. For 300 years they hid underground striving to preserve their faith after St Paul. It wasn't until the 1960s that the underground cities of these remote cave dwellers were discovered.
KARANLIK KILISE
The entrance to the Dark Church in Goreme starts from the north end through a winding tunnel that opens up into a barrel-vaulted narthex. Home to the most vibrant Byzantine frescoes in Cappadocia, depicting scenes from the New Testament, the colors have been beautifully preserved in the darkness of the edifice.
TOKALI CHURCH
The Church of the Buckle is a complex made up of 4 main chambers. The Old Church dates to the 10th century; its apse was destroyed when the New Church was added about 100 years later. Tokali contains important examples of narrative cycle frescoes with magnificent detail, complex symbolism, and stunning color, including an unusual indigo from pigments of the lapis lazuli stone.
DURMUS KADIR CHURCH
Durmus Kadir Church is located in one of Goreme's vineyards and is named after the landowner. Dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries, the church is a large basilica type with its pulpit in the center, which is unusual for the region. It displays some of the most beautiful examples of rock-carved and embossed decoration.
KESLIK MONASTERY
The exceptional and rare wall paintings decorating this monastery date to the iconoclastic period (726 - 843 CE), during which such frescoes were forbidden by the Byzantine emperors.
SELIMIYE MONASTERY
Carved out of the rock and commanding a prominent vantage point over the start of the Ihlara Valley, the Selimiye monastery complex boasts numerous dormitories and kitchens, a seminary, chapels and a cathedral.
ESKIGÜMÜS ROCK CUT MONASTERY
Eskigümüş is well known for what is believed to be the only fresco depicting Theotokos smiling. The plain entrance to the church served so well as camouflage from Arab invaders that the site and its frescoes remained undiscovered until 1963 and are consequently very well preserved.
Cappadocia Town
Hot Air Balloon ride over the indescribable vistas of Cappadocia
Cappadocia - pigeon holes
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Early Christian mosaics in the Karanlik church at Goreme Open Air museum
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The destinations, sites and excursions outlined here are great inspiration for creating your custom designed itinerary. As well as being experts on Turkey, we understand people, and have been designing imaginative vacations here for over 25 years. The trips we offer cater to a range of budgets but maintain our high standards and consistently deliver a unique style and concept. For advice on creating a tailor made itinerary taking you exactly where you want to go and doing the things you most enjoy, contact us here.
Fairy Chimney hotel in Cappadocia
Cappadocia's original cave homes restored as some of the world's most unique boutique hotels
Insider experiences of Cappadocia
A thriving community still lives in the small Cappadocian town of Goreme
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New Mexico State's Johnny McCants possibly had the dunk of the night Thursday with a monster slam over CSU Bakersfield's Ricky Holden — and his own teammate.
Fellow Aggie Zach Lofton was in the wrong place at the wrong time, boxing Holden out after a missed 3-point attempt by Shunn Buchanan, and was an unwilling second victim of McCants' posterizing dunk coming on the rebound.
New Mexico State went on to win 69-43.