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Stones inscribed with Allah in Arabic found in Byzantine church ruins

Stones inscribed with ‘Allah’ in Arabic were found among the ruins of a Byzantine church in the 1001 churches region of Karaman. The 1001 churches were frequented by Christian pilgrims on their way from Europe to Jerusalem and one of the three most important Christian centers of late antiquity. Located in the north of Karaman

Surveys begin at 1001 churches frequented by Christian pilgrims traveling from Europe to Jerusalem

Surveys begin at 1001 churches frequented by Christian pilgrims traveling from Europe to Jerusalem

Surveys before archaeological excavations have begun in the area known as 1001 churches, visited by Christian pilgrims traveling from Europe to Jerusalem. 1001 churches are located around the extinct volcanic Karadağ, 45 kilometers from Karaman city center. There are many religious buildings such as churches, chapels and monasteries still standing in the region. Değle Ruins,