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Abdulvahap Hill underground tomb (hypogee) was built by carving into the rock mass for rich nobles in the last period of the Roman Empire. There are geometric patterns, tree of life motifs and Early Christian symbols on the interior walls of the burial chamber. The place, which has been protected by archaeological excavations, is one of the unique places displaying the underground ancient heritage of Iznik.
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Abdulvahap Hill underground tomb (hypogee) was built by carving into the rock mass for rich nobles in the last period of the Roman Empire.
There are geometric patterns, tree of life motifs and Early Christian symbols on the interior walls of the burial chamber.
The place, which has been protected by archaeological excavations, is one of the unique places displaying the underground ancient heritage of Iznik.
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Abdulvahap Hill underground tomb (hypogee) was built by carving into the rock mass for rich nobles in the last period of the Roman Empire.
There are geometric patterns, tree of life motifs and Early Christian symbols on the interior walls of the burial chamber.
The place, which has been protected by archaeological excavations, is one of the unique places displaying the underground ancient heritage of Iznik.
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