Ancient houses carved in the rocky terrain in the Cappadocia area of central Turkey.

The geology of the Cappadocia area, carved by wind and weather, is unique and beautiful. People still live in rock homes here.

A highlight of the Cappadocia area is the underground city carved out of rock at Kaymakli. It covers an area of 1.5 square miles and once served as a refuge for Christians from non-Christian invaders. It is estimated that as many as 3000 people lived here.

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