Cave of Seven Sleepers / Eshab-ı Kehf

This cave, which is mentioned in the Qur'an, is considered sacred by Muslims and Christians. A legend of the Eshab-ı Kehf  Cave is told among the people. According to the legend; Seven young men, who were members of the Christian religion  brought before the Roman Emperor Decius or Diocletian, because they refused to offer sacrifice to pagan gods. Together with their dog Kıtmir, these seven young people choose to escape from death and took shelter in this cave. They fall into a deep  sleep for 300 years. The first to wake up goes to the city to buy food, but is caught because of the outdated money he has. When he comes to the cave with him, they see nothing but a nest where seven birds perched. For this reason, this place is known as Seven Sleepers Cave.