Helen the haggler

Day 7

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April 26th 2006
We went to an underground city…not too good if you suffer from claustrophobia. The tunnels and caves went forever..how these were built are still a mystery. They go on for many kms. We were to next experience the Goreme Valley where churches were built into the rocks and frescos adorned the walls. These were put there in the 6th Century. This was a fantastic day and photos can only really do it ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Central Anatolia » Cappadocia

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more