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Panoramic image of rugged rock formations riddled with ancient cave houses near Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey. Thousand of cave dwellings were carved out of the soft volcanic tufa rock in this area.

view of Uchisar castle in Cappadocia , Turkey

80 kilometers from Kayseri, it is home to interesting rock formations used as dovecotes, caves, shelters, churches and monasteries. As a very old settlement, it is famous for its churches from the Roman period. The most famous of these churches are; St. Barbara (Tahtalı), Karabaş, Kubbeli and Yılanlı churches. The settlement in this sheltered valley, where Christians chose to settle in the 4th century to keep their faith alive, is also intertwined with historical ruins. The people of Soğanlı, who welcome their guests with a smiling face, have another feature: they are the creators of the handmade Soğanlı dolls, each more beautiful than the other, with their colorful clothes and beads. These dolls made of cloth are very popular.

The Göreme Open Air Museum in Cappadocia, Turkey, showcases rock-cut churches and monastic complexes dating back to the Byzantine era. It features well-preserved frescoes and offers insight into the region's rich religious heritage, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts.

Göreme's fairy chimney houses

Mount Aktepe near Göreme and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia , Turkey

Ancient town and a castle of Uchisar dug from a mountains after sunrise, Cappadocia, Turkey.

Photo taken in Nevsehir, Turkey

Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, largely in the Nevşehir, Kayseri, Kirsehir, Aksaray, and Nigde Provinces in Turkey.

The Castle at Goreme village. The Castle is a perforated tuffaceous spur with cvities and galleries. Goreme is a small village in Central Anatolia, Turkey

Volcanic rocks and limestone cliffs in Cappadocia valley. Turkey. Tourism and travel. geology and soil erosion

Panorama of unique geological formations in Cappadocia, Turkey. There is a group of tourists looking the scenics of the natural rock formations in Cappadocia.

Cave settlements in the historical area of Cappadocia, Turkey. In these cliffs, apartments and entire apartment buildings were down from soft volcanic tuff.

Pigeon valley near Uchisar town in Cappadocia. Turkey.

Göreme National Park, located in Cappadocia, Turkey, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its unique geological formations, including fairy chimneys and rock-cut dwellings. The park is renowned for its rich history, ancient rock churches adorned with frescoes, and underground cities, offering visitors a glimpse into Turkey's cultural and natural heritage amidst breathtaking scenery.

Cave Houses in Uchisar, Cappadocia.

Cappadocia underground city inside the rocks, the old city of stone pillars.Fabulous landscapes of the mountains of Cappadocia Goreme, Turkey

Volcanic rock formations landscape in Cappadocia, Turkey

The carved rock against the background of a cloudy sky. Zelve Valley, Cappadocia, Turkey

Rock Formation and sunlight in Cappadocia. Zelve.

Fairy chimneys hoodoo rock close up, in Cappadocia, Turkey

Volcanic rocks and limestone cliffs in Cappadocia valley. Turkey. Tourism and travel. geology and soil erosion

In the town of Ürgüp, in the Cappadocia region of Turkey, the sandstones covered by volcanic eruption have been shaped by wind and natural effects over thousands of years, forming steep columns. In the early days of Christianity, religious men and believers around them built houses and churches on these easily excavated rock formations.

A close-up picture of the monastery of the Sword Valley, part of the Goreme Historical National Park.

View of Uçhisar Castle in Cappadocia evil eye talisman blue bead worn against the evil eye Nazar and pitcher

The ancient cave city Chavushin. Turkish Cappadocia.

The Cappadocian plateau itself is composed largely of volcanic ash, with softer tufa intermixed with harder, more durable igneus rocks like basalt and andesite. The rocks of Cappadocia near Göreme eroded into hundreds of spectacular pillars and minaret-like forms. The volcanic deposits are soft rocks that the people of the villages at the heart of the Cappadocia Region carved out to form houses, churches, monasteries. Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey,

Sandstone formations in Cappadocia, Turkey

Rock Formation and City in Cappadocia

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