Mor Aho Historical Church

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Mor Aho Church was built in the center of Çatalçam village in memory of the 6th century Assyrian saint Mor Aho. Built with a barrel vault from local yellow limestone, the temple embodies the simple and monumental lines of Tur Abdin early Christian architecture. For centuries, the village people believed that the village springs never dried up thanks to the blessings of Mor Aho's prayer. The building attracts attention with its stone relief cross motifs and carved column capitals. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is located in the Dargeçit mountainous plateaus, at an altitude of 860 meters. It is located in a historical square surrounded by the traditional two-storey stone houses of the village. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees