2,200-year-old fingerprints found in a burial chamber in Cappadocia
In Cappadocia, known as the land of beautiful horses, 2,200-year-old fingerprints were found during excavations in a burial chamber. Cappadocia is a region in the Central Anatolia Region of Türkiye, world-renowned for its unique natural and historical beauty. It is famous for its fairy chimneys formed by the erosion of soft tuff layers formed by
Unprecedented necropolis site found in Cappadocia
In Cappadocia, famous for its fairy chimneys, a necropolis area with a different type of grave that has never been seen before was unearthed. The necropolis area was found during excavations on the highway connecting Göreme to the town of Ortahisar, which was closed to transportation in 2022. The excavation project is a part of
Touristic Mesopotamia Express starts its journey
The touristic Mesopotamia train, which will depart from the Turkish capital Ankara and pass through Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia and stop in Diyarbakır, will start its services on April 19. TCDD organized a roadshow before April 19. The Mesopotamia train started its promotional tour from Ankara and made stops in Kayseri, Malatya and Elazığ
Derinkuyu Underground City: The Mysterious Labyrinth of Cappadocia
Derinkuyu Underground City is one of the most impressive underground cities in the Cappadocia region, located in the Derinkuyu district of Nevşehir, Türkiye. Derinkuyu is situated 30 kilometers away from Nevşehir, which is centrally located in Türkiye. Discovered by a villager by chance in 1963, Derinkuyu Underground City was opened to visitors in 1967. It
The world’s largest natural skyscraper Uchisar Castle
It would not be an exaggeration to call Uchisar Castle, the largest fairy chimney in the Cappadocia region, the largest natural skyscraper in the world. Located 5 kilometers away from Nevşehir, Uchisar can be seen from everywhere. Besides, from the summit of the castle, Kapodakya can be watched from a bird’s eye view. Uchisar Castle
Türkiye’s largest underground city ever discovered may have been found
When it comes to underground city in Türkiye, the first thing that comes to mind is the Cappadocia region. Within the Cappadocia region, Göreme, Ürgüp, and the Ihlara Valley stand out with their Fairy Chimney formations. Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı are among the most famous underground cities in Cappadocia, Türkiye. These cities were thought to be