According to National Geographic, thick ash from ancient volcanic eruptions created beautiful lava flows. Then, humans joined Mother Nature’s creativity to build caves. The tunnels were so intricate that they formed entire underground towns.
This area, now known as Göreme National Park, was once the only land route between the Greek and Persian empires. Later, it bridged the gap between the Byzantine Greeks and their rivals in the Middle East. The caves provided hiding places. Over the years, these underground caverns have become increasingly complex.
Cappadocia is filled with fascinating Byzantine churches, historic homes, and even entire underground cities to explore. The Open Air Museum of Goreme is a beautiful place to take in history, built in the early 4th century.
The fairy chimneys of Cappadocia can be found in the region's four major cities: Nevsehir, Kayseri, Aksaray, and Nigde. Overnight flights and buses to Kayseri run daily.
Lam Tue (According to Curiosity)
