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Cappadocia (/ k æ p ə ˈ d oʊ ʃ ə ˌ-ˈ d oʊ k i ə /; Turkish: Kapadokya, from Ancient Greek: Καππαδοκία) is a historical region in Central Anatolia region, Turkey.It is largely in the provinces of Nevşehir, Kayseri, Aksaray, Kırşehir, Sivas and Niğde.
Today the descendants of the Cappadocian Greeks can be found throughout Greece, as well as in countries around the world particularly in Western Europe, North America and Australia as part of the Greek diaspora. The modern region of Cappadocia is famous for the churches carved into cliffs and rock faces in the Göreme and Soğanlı valleys. [41]
What to see and do Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum. Cappadocia’s long history as a centre for Christianity is on splendid display in the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a stunning complex of rock-cut ...
Kayseri (Turkish pronunciation:) is a large city in Central Anatolia, Turkey, and the capital of Kayseri province.Historically known as Caesarea, it has been the historical capital of Cappadocia since ancient times.
Sitting at the meeting point of Asia and Europe, Turkey is a unique blend of east-meets-west culture, where up-to-date cities sit side-by-side with ancient landmarks and world-class beach resorts.
After visiting over 50 countries around the world, ... Cappadocia, Turkey, is otherworldly. ... USA TODAY Sports.
The rulers of Cappadocia and Galatia, Ariobarzanes III and Deiotarus respectively, appealed to Calvinus for protection and soon the Roman forces sought battle with Pharnaces II. They met at the Battle of Nicopolis in eastern Anatolia in 48 BC, where Pharnaces II soundly defeated the Roman army and overran much of Cappadocia, Pontus, and Bithynia.
Cappadocia (Greek: Καππαδοκία) was a Hellenistic-era Iranian kingdom [1] [2] centered in the historical region of Cappadocia in Asia Minor (present-day Turkey). It developed from the former Achaemenid satrapy of Cappadocia , and it was founded by its last satrap , Ariarathes (later Ariarathes I).