CAPPADOCIA HISTORY

HISTORY OF CAPPADOCIA(KAPADOKYA): (KAPADOKYA)CAPPADOCIA PREHISTORIC PERIOD: Traces of Prehistoric cultures in Cappadocia can most easily be found around KOSK HOYUK/Nigde, ASIKLI HOYUK/Aksaray and in the Civelek cave near Nevsehir(Prrovinces Of Cappadocia). Excavations in these three areas are still taking place In Cappadocia.

CAPPADOCIA(KAPADOKYA)ASIKLI HOYUK(MOUND): Archaeological excavations uncovered the first brick living quarters in Cappadocia in ASIKLI HOYUK(mound), an extension of Aksaray's Ihlara Canyon settlements. Yellow and pink clay plaster was used in making the walls and floors of the houses, some of the most beautiful and complicated architectural examples of first towns. They buried the dead in the Hocker position, like a foetus in the womb, on the floor of their houses. According to Prof. U. Esin, who researched at ASIKLI HOYUK, a bigger population than that that had been previously theorised was revealed by the abundance and density of the settlements discovered in these areas in the Aceramic Neolithic Period. Nowhere else in Anatolia can the unique obsidian tools be found like those from Cappadocian Tumuli. Figurines, made from lightly baked clay, were unearthed together with flat stone axes wrought in many fine shapes, chisels and coulters made from bones and ornaments made from copper, agate and other different kinds of stones. Evidence provided by a skeleton found here indicates that the earliest brain surgery (trepanation) known in the world was performed on a woman 20-25 years of age at ASIKLI HOYUK. Archaeological excavations uncovered the first brick living quarters in Cappadocia in ASIKLI HOYUK(mound), an extension of Aksaray's Ihlara Canyon settlements. Yellow and pink clay plaster was used in making the walls and floors of the houses, some of the most beautiful and complicated architectural examples of first towns. They buried the dead in the Hocker position, like a foetus in the womb, on the floor of their houses. According to Prof. U. Esin, who researched at ASIKLI HOYUK, a bigger population than that that had been previously theorised was revealed by the abundance and density of the settlements discovered in these areas in the Aceramic Neolithic Period. Nowhere else in Anatolia can the unique obsidian tools be found like those from Cappadocian Tumuli. Figurines, made from lightly baked clay, were unearthed together with flat stone axes wrought in many fine shapes, chisels and coulters made from bones and ornaments made from copper, agate and other different kinds of stones. Evidence provided by a skeleton found here indicates that the earliest brain surgery (trepanation) known in the world was performed on a woman 20-25 years of age at ASIKLI HOYUK.

CAPPADOCIA THE OTTAMAN PERIOD(KAPADOKYA):The Region of Cappadocia was very peaceful also during the Ottoman Period. Nevsehir was a small village in the province of Nigde until the time of Damat Ibrahim Pasha. At the beginning of the 18th century, especially during the time of Damat Ibrahim Pasha, places like Nevsehir, Ozkonak, Avanos and prospered and KULLIYE(a collection of buildings of an institution, usually composed of schools, a mosque, lunatic asylum, hospital, kitchen, etc.) and fountains were built. The bridge in the centre of the town of Ozkonak, which was built during Yavuz Sultan Selim's campaign to the east (1514), is important in terms of being an early Ottoman Period building. The Christian people living in the area were treated with tolerance in the Ottoman Period as in the Seljuk Period. The 18th century church of Constantine-Helena in Sinasos, the 19th century church built in honor of Dimitrius in and the Orthodox Church in Derinkuyu are some of the best examples of this tolerance .

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KAPADOKYA GEOLOGY OF CAPPADOCIA:In Cappadocia Everything started with rise of volcaneos,cappadocian erciyes,Hassan And Melendiz volcaneos Millions years ago errupted Cappadocia and envirement,Cappadocia is situated in central anatolia(Modern Turkey)Between Kayseri,Nigde,Nevsehir,(Cappadocian Provinces).After erruption of cappadocia volcaneos,Erosion Started,water eroded vetically storm and wind horizontally So cappadocia Became a fantastic naturel beauty,conical shapes of fairy chimneys underground cityes of Cappadocia,churches of cappadocia,chapels of cappadocia give to region an unusal face so this makes cappadocia eigth wonders Of the World,Cappadocia(KAPADOKYA)is also UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

ROCK CHURCES OF CAPPADOCIA KAPADOKYA:The oldest churches which can be seen today in the region date back to the 6th century. The most intense period of church building took place during the 9th to 12th centuries. Construction of rock churches continued under Seljuk rule ,which started at the end of the 11th century . The Seljuk Turks tolerated the Christian faith. The Christians had a complete freedom of faith. Early churches have very simple plans with single aisle . Later other types of plan were developed. The churches are decorated with attractive frescos. Frescos were usually applied to the plain rock surface of church walls. Later the frescos were done on a plaster ground. Sometimes , the walls of the whole church were covered with plaster, as in the Buckle Church in Göreme. The artists in most cases were local painters.

TRAVEL TO CAPPADOCIA(KAPADOKYA):Experience the enigma of Cappadocia Travel with a visit to the exotic underground cities, cave churches and houses carved in the rocks.Explore the beautiful moon-like landscape on memorable Cappadocia Travel. In ancient times,Cappadocia or Capadocia,was the name associated with the enormous inland district of Asia Minor(modern Turkey).The name continued to be in use in the western discourse and in the Christian tradition throughout history. Today it is popularly used to define a region of abounding natural bounties marked by fairy chimneys and a rich historical and cultural heritage.

KAPADOKYA MODERN TOURISM IN CAPPADOCIA:The area CAPPADOCIA is a famous and popular tourist destination,as it has many areas with unique geological,historic and cultural features. The region is southwest of the major city Kayseri, which has Airline and railroad (railway) service to Ankara and Istanbul. Turkey's Boast with Cappadocian Beauty,For Travellers There Are Many Option of Hotels,Motels,Pensions,From two star hotels to five star hotels,cave Hotels,Under Ground Hotel,hotels in mountains,Authentic hotels,Small Hotels,Cave House Hotel,Cave suites Style Hotels,historical hotel,Troglodyte hotels,Boutique Hotels,Luxury Hotels,and many modern hotels with comfort.So you can accomidate how you wish in all these Cappadocian hotels in Turkey,The Cappadocia region is largely underlain by sedimentary rocks formed in lakes and streams, and ignimbrite deposits erupted from ancient volcanoes approximately 9 to 3 million years ago (late Miocene to Pliocene epochs). The rocks of Cappadocia near Goreme eroded into hundreds of spectacular pillars and minaret like forms. The volcanic deposits are soft rocks that the people of the villages at the heart of the Cappadocia Region carved out to form houses, churches, monasteries. Goreme became a monastic center between 300-1200 AD. First period settlement in Goreme reaches to the Roman period from ChristianityYusuf KOC, Ortahane,Durmus Kadir and Bezirhane Cave churches in Goreme, Cave houses and Cave churches carved into rocks till to Uzundere, Bagildere and Zemi Valley carries the mystical side of history today in cappadocia.The GOREME Open Air Museum is the most visited site of the monastic Cave communities in Cappadocia and is one of the most famous sites in central Turkey.It is a complex comprising more than 30 rock-carved Cave churches and Cave chapels containing some superb frescoes, dating from the 9th to the 11th centuries.