Cappadocia - Great Attractions (Cappadocia, Turkey)
- 13 years ago
Take a tour of Cappadocia in Cappadocia, Turkey – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
In Turkey’s Cappadocia region, ancient architecture blends with the unique landscape.
Hillside dwellings were carved out of the rock faces thousands of years ago.
Volcanic deposits were worn down by a river in prehistoric times.
Chimney-like formations rise naturally from the earth’s surface.
Humans were drawn to the area because of its seclusion and protection from animals.
Early Christians hid from the persecuting Romans here.
Whole cities were constructed, connected by inner chambers.
Today the site is an open air museum, preserving both human and natural history.
In Turkey’s Cappadocia region, ancient architecture blends with the unique landscape.
Hillside dwellings were carved out of the rock faces thousands of years ago.
Volcanic deposits were worn down by a river in prehistoric times.
Chimney-like formations rise naturally from the earth’s surface.
Humans were drawn to the area because of its seclusion and protection from animals.
Early Christians hid from the persecuting Romans here.
Whole cities were constructed, connected by inner chambers.
Today the site is an open air museum, preserving both human and natural history.