Aya Tekla Church

Silifke, Turkey

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Aya Tekla Church, a ruined Byzantine-period structure near Silifke in Turkey, was founded in 401 and served as a major pilgrimage destination in antiquity. The church, which survives as both archaeological remains and a cave church, stands as testimony to the religious significance of its namesake saint. Though now in ruins, the site continues to draw visitors interested in early Christian heritage and Byzantine architecture.