One of the oldest settlements in the area, Çavuşin is situated 2km from Göreme, on the Göreme - Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintings date back to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however.

Christian missionaries and communities once lived in the old Çavuşin valley, now in ruins. There are 5 churches at Gulludere, close to Çavuşin. The Haçlı Church (with the Cross), near the valley, was also used for defence againts the Arap raiders.

Çavuşin ( Nicephorus Phocas ) Church
This barrel vaulted church, with one nave and three apses, is situated 2.5km from Göreme- Avanos road. Its narthex is collapsed. The church was built around 964/965 Scenes: On the vault are Annunciation, Visitation, Proof of the Virgin, Flight into Egypt, Joseph' s Dream II, Blessing and Mission of the Apostles, Adoration of the Magi, Massacre of the Innocents, Pursuit of Elizabeth, Killing of Zacharias; on the westwall are Joseph and Mary After Proving, Journey to Bethlehem, Nativity, Last Supper, Betrayal of Judas, Anastasis, Baptism; on the north wall are Jesus before Pilate, Way of the Cross, crucifixion, Death of Christ, on the south wall are Entry into Jerusalem, Raising of lazarus, Healing of the Blind Man,Descent from the Cross, Women at the Tomb; on the wall apse Transgiguration; On the north apse Emperor Nicephorus Phocas and his Familly, which held power and authority in Cappadocia.