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24 wrz 2024 · Cappadocia, ancient district in east-central Anatolia, situated on the rugged plateau north of the Taurus Mountains, in the center of present-day Turkey. Cappadocia’s landscape includes dramatic expanses of soft volcanic rock, shaped by erosion into towers, cones, valleys, and caves.
Focusing on the WHS of Göreme-Cappadocia in central Turkey, this article addresses the contested nature of Cappadocia’s herit-age and tourism landscape by discussing the uneasy relationship between the Byzantine historic remains, the Göreme local community and cultural tourism.
Cappadocia (/ k æ p ə ˈ d oʊ ʃ ə ˌ-ˈ d oʊ k i ə /; Turkish: Kapadokya, Greek: Καππαδοκία) is a historical region in Central Anatolia, Turkey. It is largely in the provinces of Nevşehir, Kayseri, Aksaray, Kırşehir, Sivas and Niğde.
Cappadocia, located in central Turkey, is a unique region with a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The region’s geological formations and cultural heritage have been shaped by a long and complex history of human settlement, invasion, and religious influence.
24 sty 2018 · Escape to Turkey's otherworldly landscape. This rocky wonderland was shaped by millions of years of natural phenomena—but human hands performed equally incredible works here.
Cappadocia is a vast natural wonder, with a mesmerising parade of valleys, plains, and whimsical rock formations sculptured by centuries of erosion. These unique creations of nature have also served as sanctuaries for thousands during hardship, preserving their lives, history, and culture. So why is not all of Cappadocia a national park?
The Ancient Silk Road. Cappadocia was an important hub on the western part of the Ancient Silk road which is reflected by the fact that there are a number of important Caravanserais surviving from the Seljuk period.
