Cappadocia is the name of a region covering Aksaray, Nevsehir, Nigde and Aksaray provinces in Turkey. This region is also known as Middle Anatolia. Because of its miraculous and gorgeous nature, it attracts thousands tourists every year. Even though Middle Anatolia is not rich in touristic places, Cappadocia differs from others with being its beauty.
The term Cappadocia was first used by Persians. Since the most superior horses were brought up there, it has been known as “ the land of beautiful horses” since then. Findings from ruins and written sources of ancient times, we also conclude that the biggest horse races of that era was taken place in Cappadocia.
Cappadocia has different rock formations dating back to upper Myosen period. It is known that they were formed because of volcanic eruptions of Gulludag, Hasandag and Erciyes mountains. Through the ages, initial rock formations changed shape with the effect of erosion of Kizilirmak river. Resulting combination has become chimney-shaped rock formations which are accepted a natural wonder by geologists.
The first settlement in Cappadocia became in Prehistorian times. Keeping away volcanic eruption and wild animals around and being survived, people constructed underground cities.
This visual tour includes the photographic examples of Cappadocia wonder and challange of human being against nature.
Chimney rocks from Urgup in Cappadocia.
Caves used for being survival against animal attacks and lavas from volcano.
Another chimney rocks photographed at sunset time. A complete natural wonder.
Look at this weird settlement. Hoıses are next-to-next and up-and-down. I can't guess where children play.
