In the center of Turkey in Anatolia, at the foot of the Taurus Mountains,
you find the most amazing natural site.
Formed by volcanic erosion over 4000 years ago, are the most breathtaking
cones and towers formations known as fairy chimneys.
Since the Bronze era this area has been inhabited by Hittite.
These fairy chimneys were used by troglodytes (cave dwellers) and later
on by Christians.
There are many underground cities, and tunnels with churches, monasteries
and chapels, with beautiful frescos or rudimentary seccos.
You can also see the influence of Byzantine and Islamic eras in the
paintings.
Due to rain and wind eroding the soft rock, the fairy chimneys lose 2
millimeters = 0.5/64 inches a year. At
the same time new fairy chimneys are formatted. However the change is so
miniscule that it is impossible to see. It will take one million years to see a
different landscape. So, I guess I won’t’ see it.
There are many different types of formations, and all of them are
dramatically beautiful.
From the beehives to the mushroom tops, varying in color from cream to gray,
to peach, they are amazing.
This is a must see place.
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