Cappadocia PRESENTATION

CAPPADOCIA

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Cappadocia

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Cappadocia is located in east-central Anatolia, situated on the rugged plateau north of the Taurus Mountains, in Turkey. The boundaries of the region have varied throughout history.The region was formed 60 million years ago by erosion of soft layers of lava and ash from Mount Erciyes, Mount Hasan and Mount Güllü composing with wind and rain over millions of years.Human settlement at the Cappadocia region dates back to the Paleolithic era.Underground churches and tunnels traces the history of the Christianity.

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The most-visited attractions include the sprawling underground cites of Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı and Göreme National Park, where there are a large number of rock-cut churches and dwellings.

History of Cappadocia

Cappadocia was known as Hatti in the late Bronze Age, and was the homeland of the Hittite power centred at Hattusa. After the fall of the Hittite Empire, with the decline of the Syro-Cappadocians (Mushki) after their defeat by the Lydian king Croesus in the 6th century BC, Cappadocia was ruled by a sort of feudal aristocracy, dwelling in strong castles and keeping the peasants in a servile condition, which later made them apt to foreign slavery. It was included in the third Persian satrapy in the division established by Darius but continued to be governed by rulers of its own, none apparently supreme over the whole country and all more or less tributaries of the Great King Heritage site.In 1985 Göreme National Park and other rock sites in the area were designated a UNESCO World.

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What to do there ?

EXPLORE THE UNDERGROUND CITIES

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A tour of the Underground Cities isn’t just a trip deep into the earth, but through the history of an ancient civilization.A tunnel was dug beneath every home and, eventually, these were connected by a series of tunnels until a huge, underground city emerged.

TAKE A HOT-AIR BALLOON TOUR

Hot-air ballooning is very popular in Cappadocia and is available in Göreme.Even though you don't take a ride you can take some amazing photos especially at sunrise.

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Join in on the Free Pottery Workshop in Avanos

If you’re into crafts with your hands, participating in a pottery workshop in Avanos, which is famous for its pottery, is one of the best things to do in Cappadocia.

Take a Nature Walk in Guvercinlik Valley

Guvercinlik Valley is one of the best places in Cappadocia to hike, as there’s a trail and red marks so you won’t get lost.

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Do Yoga at Sunset

You might have done yoga in remote locations before –but doing yoga in the valleys of Cappadocia is something else entirely. This place is in such high demand that there is now a small yoga community. Especially sunrise yoga feels amazing.

Go to the Hair Museum

If you’re into bizarre exhibitions, then going to the Hair Museum is a great thing to do in Cappadocia. The Guinness Book of World Records ranked the Hair Museum as 6th in terms of the world’s most bizarre museums.

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Set Out on an ATV Safari

Cappadocia is suited for outdoor activities – anything you can think of including trekking, hiking, horse riding, jeep safaris, and… ATV safari tours!

What to eat

pottery kebab

You can find this kebab almost everywhere in Turkey but the best is made in Cappadocia.

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