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Paperback. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In English. 400 p., color ills. The guide to iconography in the rock-cut churches of Cappadocia. Cappadocia, the vast stretch of land located in central Turkey is home to surreal landscapes and a rich history of tribes and peoples making this unique land their own for more than 4000 years, starting with the assyrians. For decades, travelers and scholars have made their way to Cappadocia to enjoy the fantastic rock formations, explore underground cities and experience the many rock-cut cave churches revealing exquisitely-painted frescoes depicting scenes from the old and new testaments. This book describes and explains the iconography located within these spectacular ancient cave churches as well as a general reference guide to iconography.