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The Cappadocian Region located in the center of the Anatolian Peninsula, with its valley, canyon, hills and unusual rock formation created as a result of the eroding rains and winds of thousands of years of the level, lava-covered plain located between the volcanic mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan as well as its troglodyte dwellings carved out of the rock and cities dug out into underground, presents an otherworldly appearance. The eruptions of these mountains which were active volcanoes in geological times lasted until 2 million years ago. A soft tuff layer was formed, 150 m in thickness, by the issuing lavas in the valley surrounded by mountains. The rivers, flood water running down the hillsides of valleys and strong winds eroded the geological formations consisting of tuff on the plateau formed with tuff layers, thus creating bizarre shapes called fairy Chimneys. These take on the names of mushroom shaped, pinnacled, capped and conic shaped formations. The prehistoric settlements of the area are Koskhoyuk (Kosk Mound) in Nigde, Aksaray Asikli Mound, Nevsehir Civelek cave and, in the southeast, Kultepe, Kanis and Alisar in the environs of Kayseri. This area with unusual topographic characteristics was regarded as sacred and called, in the Scythian/khatti language, as Khepatukha meaning the Country of the People of the Chief God Hepat The tablets called Cappadocian Tablets and the Hittite works of art in Alisar are of the important remains dating from 2000s B.C. After 1200s B.C., the Tabal principality, of the Khatti Branches of Scythians, became strong and founded the Kingdom of Tabal. Following the Late Hittite and Persian aras, the Cappadocian Kingdom was established in 332 B.C. During the Roman era the area served as a shelter for the early escaping Christians.
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Current Time in Cappadocia : 18:34 | Sat, October 11, 2008
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Travellers' Cave Pension
Travellers Cave Pansion is located in the centre of Goreme, 5 minutes walking from the bus station. The pension is set in the middle of breathtaking surroundings with spectacular panoramic views of Go..
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Nomad Cave Hostel
Nomad Cave Hostel. . . . . 5 minutes walk from bus station. it is located in one of the resting areas of Goreme. Delicious food,simple but clean cave rooms, 24 hours hot water, free internet access, b..
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Shoe String Cave Pension Hostel
In the heart of Cappadocia is Goreme Village where natures rock formations have been carved into monasteries, churches and homes for thousands of years. In the heart of Goreme you will find the ShoeSt..
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Backpackers Cave
Backpackers Cave Interyouth Hostel /Cappadocia /Turkey..
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The Village Cave Hotel
Dear Guests, we hope to be able provide you with all the information you might need, whether you are first-time visitors to the Cappadocia region, or as frequent returnees to the area!..
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Monastery Cave Hotel
13 cave room, restaurant, cave disco-bar, internet caf?, traditional food, hiking-trekking possibility. We are pleased to welcome you at our hotel since 1968!..
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Avanos Evi
Avanos Evi is a beautifully restored historic mansion in the heart of Cappadocia with a unique Cappadocia scenery. . . ..
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Tan pension Cappadocia
We are inviting you to a trip in the vicinity of mystic nature and peaceful family atmosphere, in Goreme..
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In Pension
Our pension is in the picturesque village of Cavusin, in the center of Cappadoce. ..
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Hotel Lale Saray
In Cappadocia, in an astounding environment, come and stay at any time in a hotel full of character. Take a look on the charming landscapes of Cappadocia, moonlike scenery which will captivate be it u..
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Goreme House
A charming Bed and Breakfast in the hearth of Cappadocia in Goreme Turkey. With only 13 bedrooms including suites. Fairy chimney view from terraces and Superb Breakfast. A tradiditional inn with chara..
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Phoenix Hotel
The building in which the Phoenix Hotel is situated was originally a caravansary. ..
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Ciner Hotel
Listen to the heart beats of Cappadocia at Ciner Hotel. . . ..
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Cave Hotel Saksagan
Cave Hotel Saksagan is an old house which having been restorated, becomes your own home in Goreme, with rooms that offer you history, nature and culture together. Saksagan Hotel provides a super view ..
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Hotel Melagobia
Tree star Hotel located in the city Center, with a lot of facilities and a frindly atmosphere! ..
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Selcuklu Evi House
The Seljuk empire developed a distinctive culture, with especially beautiful architecture and design. Their architecture survived the decline, warfare and instability. ..
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Rock Valley Pension
Free Breakfast *** Swimming Pool *** Free Internet *** Large Garden *** Located in Goreme..
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Local Cave House Hotel
Local Cave House; Our all rooms are cave and with bathroom. Our place is in the centre of Cappadocia: Goreme. ..
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Guven Cave Hostel
For thousands of years people have been living in cave rooms, our Hotel allows you to have the unique opportunity to stay and experience cave living memories. We are offering you the chance to catch t..
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Bilasa Castle Country Hotel
A hotel with boutique decoration, beautiful restaurant with live music, organizations of art workshops of wall painting lessons for decoration as activities, situated over a cave hill like a castle wa..
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