Uchısar

Uchisar

The village of Uchisar is dominated by a mammoth rock-cut fortress, riddled with tunnels and caves. Just like the region’s underground cities, this rocky outcrop provided villagers with protection from invaders during the Roman and Byzantine eras. The fortress can be climbed and the sweeping panoramas from the top are well worth it if you have a head for heights

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Soganlı Valley

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Uchısar

Uchisar The village of Uchisar is dominated by a mammoth rock-cut fortress, riddled with tunnels and caves. Just like the region’s underground cities, this rocky outcrop provided villagers with protection from invaders during the Roman and Byzantine eras. The fortress can...

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