Year erected:1650
What is the history of the property?The underground caves were used both for living, as stables, and for wine making. We know they were in use during Byzantine times, and the history of wine making in the region goes back thousands of years. The stone houses built on top of the caves date from about 1650 and have been added to and modified by every generation that lived in them. The property is situated in the former Christian district of the town, and was inhabited by Christians up to 1924.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?The cave rooms retain many original features. The stone rooms have either traditional arches or Ottoman style wooden ceilings.