Nevşehir Province
Bill to protect Cappadocia ratified
Turkish parliament ratified a bill on May 23 that aims to protect Cappadocia, a touristic hub in central Turkey.
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‘Protection unit’ proposed for Cappadocia
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has submitted a law proposal for the establishment of a commission that will deal with the protection of the famous Cappadocia region in the Central Anatolian province of Nevşehir in parliament.
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Demolition of 15 more structures in Cappadocia starts
Authorities on Feb. 16 began demolishing illegal structures in the famous Cappadocia region in the Central Anatolian province of Nevşehir.
The move came after Nevşehir Governor İlhami Aktaş said the demolition of 15 structures that "were already built or were being built" adjacent to the world-famous "fair chimneys" would start on Feb. 16.
Demolition of hotel in Cappadocia’s ‘fairy chimneys’ area started
The demolition of a hotel being constructed adjacent to the world-famous “fairy chimneys” area illegally in Cappadocia has started.
Hot trio of winter break: Cappadocia, Erciyes, Kozaklı
In just one day, tourist hot spot Cappadocia offers its guests a hot-air balloon tour during early morning hours over fairy chimneys, skiing at Mount Erciyes and relaxation at Kozaklı thermal springs.
Massive Ancient Underground City Once Housed 20,000 People
Many of us have fantasized about having a door in our home that leads us to a hidden world, but can you imagine a buried city laying just behind the walls of your house? In 1963, a Turkish man knocked down a wall in his basement, only to discover the ancient 18-story underground city of Derinkuyu, reports My Modern Met.
Authorities begin demolishing illegal structures in Turkey's Cappadocia
Authorities have begun demolishing illegal structures in the famous Cappadocia region in the Central Anatolian province of Nevşehir, shortly after warning that a step would be taken against them.
Illegal structures in Cappadocia region 'to be demolished'
Illegal structures built in the famous Cappadocia region in the Central Anatolian province of Nevşehir will be demolished, according to Turkey's culture and urbanization ministers, after daily Hürriyet reported illegal construction has increased in numbers following the introduction of the "zoning amnesty."
Turkey’s undiscovered fairy chimneys of Narman
The fairy chimneys of Turkey’s ancient region of Cappadocia are famous around the world but another geological wonder in the country’s east remain undiscovered by millions of people. Click through for the story in photos...
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‘World’s first asylum’ plundered by treasure hunters in Turkey’s Cappadocia
An underground monastery that local officials describe as the first mental hospital in the world has been plundered by treasure hunters in Turkey’s ancient region of Cappadocia. Click through for the story in photos...