In the center of Anatolia, 4 km away from the capital Ankara, there is the region of Capadoccia. According to the legends, this region was called the land of the beautiful horses because it was renowned in Antiquity for the horses brought up here. Today, this area is famous for its unique underground cities created due to the extraordinary geological features and the city of Derinkuyu is considered to be one of the oldest cities in the world.
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Fairy Chimneys in Capadoccia
Hasan Da?? Volcano
Derinkuyu underground city
Çatalhöyük ruins
Traditional cave home from the village of Ayvali. It used to be a home for the monks.
Derinkuyu underground city
A map of the underground city
Building erected in volcanic rock
8000-9000 year old picture depicting the underground city and the nearby volcano
Rock used to block the access to the city