About Goreme Fairy Chimneys

Also known as Turkey’s most “Majestic Rocks,” there are numerous tales on how these dreamlike formations occurred in the first place. Was it nature’s force or a marvel of human creativity? These unique rock formations The rock formations that have made Cappadocia one of Turkey’s most popular destinations is believed to be a result of an intrinsic geological progression that begun eons ago. A series of intense volcanic eruptions covered the region in thick ash. With time this ash solidified into soft rock. When water and wind struck, the process of erosion took away the softer elements, leaving behind only the harder formations that went on to form the “fairy chimneys” as they are known today, which majestically stretch up more than 100 feet into sky. Archeologists claim that the place was used by fighting forces as a hideout to protect their families and sustain themselves in times of fierce war.

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