Ukabeyn is named after the double-headed eagle carved over one of the entrance doors. This symbol is found in Hittite, Urartian and Selcuk decorative works and as a symbol of the Ottoman empire. The original Greek orthodox Greek owner must have been a very patriotic Ottoman!
Set on three terraces overlooking the village, Ukabeyn backs onto an eroded valley, known as the ‘Hidden Valley’. Apricot trees and herbs decorate the valley’s floor, while several caves and a church dedicated to St. Basil are dug into the side of the valley. |
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