Undiscovered beauty is reached
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130 field entries from Anatolia's hidden valleys, abandoned villages and rock-cut structures.
Necropolis of Yeşilöz (Tağar) Village
It is a village in the Ürgüp district of Nevşehir province. In records from 1927, the village's name is recorded as Tağar (Greek: Theodor).…
Karain Village
This is an abandoned village located 10 km from the center of Ürgüp in the Nevşehir province.…
Kurt Creek Necropolis
Located approximately 2 km west of Karlık village in Ürgüp district of Nevşehir province, the Kurt Deresi Necropolis is an interesting histo…
Urgup Mineral Water Spring
Located east of the TOKİ housing complex in Ürgüp, this natural mineral water source has very salty water.…
Dorak Yogurt
As you wander through the unique natural beauties of the Koramaz Valley, you'll encounter villages that continue to uphold thousands of year…
Derevenk Valley
In the middle of the valley, located east of Talas district in Kayseri province and running in an east-west direction, flows a stream that c…
Yedisalkım (Put or Pût) Village
Yedisalkım (formerly known as Put or Pût) village, located approximately 85 km from Van city center, can be reached in about 1.5 hours by ca…
Adir Island
Adır Island, formerly known as Lim Island, is an island located in the northern part of Lake Van, approximately 1 km² in size (2.41 km from …
Seven Churches
The Seven Churches are located in the village of Yukarı Bakraçlı, on the western slope of Mount Erek.…
Kevenli (Shushanis) Village
The village, known today as Kevenli but called Şuşanıs (originally Şuşants) by the locals, is located east of Van, at the foot of Mount Erek…
Daresiv
This area, accessible via a road passing through Değirmenköy, is called Daresiv by the locals and contains freshwater springs, numerous old …
Yonca Tepe Urartu Palace
Located west of the village of Yedi Kilise or Bakraçlı, this Urartian palace is approximately 10 km from the city center. Archaeological res…
Is that a Urartian mill?
of Edremit, on the Menua (Şamram) canal – a marvel of world water engineering that connects Alniunu, the city of the Urartians home to massi…
Kadem Bastı (Tariria Vineyards)
The famous vineyards established by King Menua for his wife Tariria are located in the Kadem Bastı (Kadembas) area.…
KORAMAZ, THE LOST VALLEY OF KAYSERI, HAS SOMETHING TO TELL YOU!
I am Koramaz Valley; I cannot tell you exactly when I was formed, but you can guess that I am a formation of an earthquake fault line becaus…
EVLIYA ÇELEBI'S TRIP TO VAN
Van Castle, Lake Van, Tatvan, Mount Süphan, Erciş, Ahlat…
THE LAST UNCLE HÜSEYİN FROM DIMITRE
As I wandered through the narrow streets of the abandoned village, I could hear the sounds of children running around before the village was…
Atatürk's 1928 Visit to Kayseri and the Koramaz Valley to Present the New Alphabet
A researched account of Atatürk's 20 September 1928 visit to Ispıdın in the Koramaz Valley to examine the new alphabet, the now-derelict Kay…
Lake Engir
Engir Lake, a natural protected area, serves as a haven for life in the heart of Kayseri city center thanks to its diverse ecosystem.…
Gergeme and Shammas (Sabbas) Pir Church
Located in Bünyan, a historical district of Kayseri, the village of Gergeme is situated on the slope of a large, stalactite-covered rock fac…
Rock Churches of Ağırnas
There are a total of 9 rock churches located in the Koramaz Valley section of Ağırnas.…
Small Burunguz Defense Cave
Located within the boundaries of Küçük Bürüngüz village in Kayseri, this structure is also included in the Koramaz Valley inventory.…
Winter in Koramaz Valley
Koramaz Valley is adorned with flowers in spring, sweetened with fruits in summer, and turns yellow with leaves in autumn……
Koramaz Mountain
This mountain, rising in the northeast of Kayseri, is located between Bünyan and Subaşı, and a TRT transmitter is situated at its summit.…
Karahöyük Mountain
This mountain, located east of Gürpınar (Salguma) village in Kayseri, has almost no vegetation (I think its name comes from this).…
Isbidin Rock-Carved Churches
I previously mentioned a rock church located in Isbidin, which is notable for its magnificent frescoes.…
Panli Memorial Tomb
While driving on the Kayseri – Pınarbaşı road, we turn onto the road leading to Bünyan. After the fork, we enter the first settlement we enc…
Dagardi Village and Kayrat Valley
Located 1,700 meters above sea level in the east of Kayseri, this ancient village impresses with its stone houses and well-preserved archite…
Kermelik Valley (Zırha Castle and Bridge)
Located 55 km from Kayseri city center, Kermelik Village is an old village situated right next to the Kızılırmak River.…
Vekse Rock Churches, Rock Defense City, Rock Palace
Vekse, or Özlüce as it is now called, is an ancient village located on the southern slope of the Akbin Valley, in the central part of the va…
Isbidin Ancient Church
The valleys of Kayseri are like the lines on the city's face; they are deep and shaped by history.…
Ancient Turan (Dimitre)
Its current name is Turan, its former name was Dimitre.…
Subaşı Seljuk Cemetery
Located east of Subaşı (Üsgübü, İsgobi) village in Kayseri province, on the western slopes of the Koramaz mountain, this cemetery is current…
Great Burunguz – Subasi Mountains
While exploring this small mountain range, which rises east of the villages of Büyük Bürüngüz and Subaşı (İsgobi, Üsgübü) and has television…
Little Aydos – Three Hills Region
Located in the triangle formed by Güzelköy (Nize), Turan, and Bürüngüz, this area, which is clearly different when viewed from satellite, em…
Karakuyu Hittite Dam
The dam can be reached by turning off the highway between Pınarbaşı district of Kayseri province and Gürün, 30 km after passing Pınarbaşı, t…
Shugul Valley
Access to the Şuğul Valley, located within the borders of Gürün, is quite easy.…
Çamdere Valley
Located east of Gürpınar neighborhood in Kayseri Province, this valley stretches from Gürpınar to Güllüce. Approximately 10 km long, it is h…
My Cambridge Notes
- Babies, children, mothers, fathers, grandfathers, grandmothers, families with children—everyone here rides a bicycle.…
Trip to Iran (Tehran)
Iran is like a mysterious city about which not much is known. Because of the many unknowns, I was frankly apprehensive before my trip.…
Çınarlı Valley
Located within the boundaries of Mimarsinan Demokrasi Neighborhood in Kayseri Province, this valley opens at one end to the TOKI housing com…
Lifos Summit Climb (January 2017)
I've mentioned Lifos Mountain before; located north of Erciyes Mountain and southeast of Hacılar district, it's also called Barut Mountain.…
Crown (Top Söğüt) Iron Mine
You can reach this massive, abandoned mine by following the unpaved road that starts after passing Top Söğüt (now called Taçın) village in t…
Koyunabdal Village, Çitil Plateau
We actually went to the Koyunabdal village plateau in the Bünyan district of Kayseri by accident.…
Gigi (Danişmend) Village
Formerly known as Gigi and now called Danişmend Village, it is located in the Bünyan district, east of Kayseri. The village currently has 10…
Taçın (Top Söğüt) Village and its Decorated Tombstones
During our visit to Taçın village, now known as Top Söğüt, in the Bünyan district of Kayseri, we came across a Muslim cemetery with tombston…
Kocabaylar Kebab Restaurant
Located in the square called Bayram Yeri in the center of Denizli, Kocabaylar Kebap Salonu makes "Denizli Kebab".…
House of the Virgin Mary
Notes from our visit to the House of the Virgin Mary:…
Tied Kokoreç
The taste of the kokoreç I ate at Bağlı Kokoreç, located in the industrial zone of Tavas district in Denizli, is still lingering in my mouth…
Mancusun (Yeşilyurt) and Traditional Bread Bakeries
Our journey took us to what is now called Yeşilyurt Neighborhood, formerly known to the locals as Mancusun.…
Examination of the Avedik Valley Underground Settlement
To make the most of the weekend, I decided to go for a short walk. When I got home, I realized I had walked 14.3 km.…
Maraş, Döngel Cave, Baklava with Ice Cream
I will share my travel notes from my trip from Kayseri to Maraş here. The journey is 260 km long, and the road is entirely dual carriageway …
Urfa and Göbekli Tepe
Urfa, with its fish-filled lake and tombs of prophets, is a city of civilization whose history dates back thousands of years.…
Mount Nemrut and the King Statues
When Mount Nemrut is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind are the statues of kings.…
Notes from my trip to America
In this article, I will share notes from my short but eventful trip to America:…
Rome Travel Experiences
Our flight with Pegasus was cheap but very poor quality.…
Imam Kulu Hittite Rock Carving
When traveling from Develi district of Kayseri province towards Bakırdağı, after passing Bakırdağı, you should continue on the Tufanbeyli ro…
Historic Shahrukh Bridge
The sign next to the bridge reads:…
Melikgazi Mausoleum
Accessible via the Kayseri – Pınarbaşı highway, this tomb is extremely rare in terms of the materials it was constructed from, and it stands…
Persek Rock Settlement and Rock Tombs (Asmalı Dere)
Kapukaya village, formerly known as Persek village, located within the borders of Tomarza district in Kayseri, has been home to ancient civi…
Baku / Azerbaijan Visit and Observations / Findings
First, let me explain how you can get to Baku from Türkiye. Turkish Airlines operates 5 flights daily from Istanbul to Baku. The flight take…
Uzungol
The journey to Uzungöl from Central Anatolia is long and tiring.…
The Tomb of Omuzu Gürzlü (Güçlü) Hazretleri
Located on a high point north of the village of Sheikh Shaban (its old settlement), this tomb falls within the boundaries of the İncesu dist…
Lake Tuzla
This lake, which can be reached via a road branching off to the west from the Kayseri-Sivas highway, is located between the villages of Büyü…
Hoşap Castle
I recommend you visit this magnificent castle located on the Van – Başkale road.…
Aşık Veysel's Museum House
Aşık Veysel was born and lived in Sivrialan village, Şarkışla district, Sivas province. The village is located in a very beautiful setting s…
Kulpak Ancient Rock Settlement
Kulpak village can be reached by turning north from Çayırözü village on the highway connecting Develi district to İncesu district.…
Sugla Lake
It is located between the Seydişehir and Bozkır districts of Konya.…
Dry Bridge
Kuru Köprü is actually a Byzantine aqueduct and is located in the Kuruköprü neighborhood within the boundaries of Talas district.…
Çamardı
Niğde's charming district is a paradise garden nestled at the foot of Mount Demirkazık.…
Menteşbey – Gödene – Kotanna
Menteş Bey is a modern and large village settlement located in the Akseki district of Antalya.…
Cemetery of the Lords' Residence (Panis' Residence)
Located behind Mount Kefeli, on the slopes of Mount Bohluca, this cemetery is situated in an east-west direction.…
Cavustepe Castle
It is a Urartian fortress located on the Van-Hakkari highway.…
Ayder Plateau
Ayder Plateau is a plateau of indescribable beauty located within the boundaries of Kaçkar Mountains National Park.…
Erciyes and its Plateaus
Erciyes is like an island in a vast ocean.…
Golden Hair Monastery
Originally called St. Thomas Monastery, this monastery was an important educational center and place of worship in its time.…
Sheikh Shaban Village and Tombs (Shemulen Gazi)
The village of Sheikh Shaban, with its 500 households at the time, suffered severe damage in the great flood of 1972 and was relocated 15 km…
Ağırnas New Underground City
Almost everyone has heard of Ağırnas, especially as it's known as the birthplace of Mimar Sinan.…
Yellow Lake
After turning off the road from Hacılar onto the Erciyes Mountain Milk-Freezing Plateau, we continue our journey tirelessly.…
Ozkonak Underground City
Located approximately 15 km from Avanos, this underground city consists of several rooms of varying sizes and a tunnel system connecting the…
Nine Springs Lake
Located within the boundaries of Dokuzpınar Village in Kayseri province, this small lake awaits visitors with its unique scenery.…
Milk Freezing Plateau
It's quite easy to guess where the name of this plateau, located in the high-altitude region of Mount Erciyes, comes from.…
Sultan Reedbed
While you can find hundreds of pages of information about this reed bed online, I'd also like to share my observations with you.…
Belha Monastery
Located within the boundaries of Özkonak town in the Cappadocia region, this monastery was built by the Byzantines in the 4th century.…
Efe Dayı's Place
A local eatery — a photo entry from the taliyol archive.…
Ancient Settlements of Şahmelik Town
Located in the Develi district of Kayseri province, the town of Şahmelik lies southeast of Develi on the Develi-Bakırdağı road and is home t…
Kemer İç Mill
Located within the boundaries of Ağırnas, and accessible by turning north from the Bünyan road, this mill was actively operating until the 1…
What to do in Mersin? Where and what to eat?
Following our trip and short vacation to Mersin, I will share my observations and experiences with you.…
Butterfly Valley Underground City (Vertical Underground City)
Located on the steep slope of Butterfly Valley on the Hisarcık – Mount Erciyes road, this unique structure is a must-see.…
Erciyes Summit Climb
A detailed log of an August 2013 ascent of Mount Erciyes via the Ridge Route to the 3,916 m summit, and the perilous descent through 'Hell C…
Gereme Ruins
There are two different ways to reach these ruins located in the Develi district of Kayseri.…
Değirmenköy Plateau
It is said that the old name of this small village at the foot of Mount Erek was Tarman. With the arrival of the Republic, it was renamed De…
Floating Islands
It is located in the Aksakal Göl hamlet of Hazarşah Village, Solhan district, Bingöl province. It is accessible via the Bingöl-Solhan highwa…
Çelebibağı Seljuk Cemetery
Located on the shores of Lake Van in the Erciş district of Van, this cemetery is called the Çelebibağı Seljuk Cemetery.…
Roasting Beko
We ate roasted meat at Kömürhan Kavurma, a place famous for its Beko Usta's roasted meats, located near the Karakaya Dam on the Elazığ-Malat…
Van Ferry Terminal
Lake Van (or Van Sea as it's known locally) has a beautiful pier where ferries dock. Tired ferries making the Van-Tatvan route rest at this …
Akrus Village
This hamlet, formerly known as Akrus, is located on a high hill in the valley through which the Norduz stream flows, east of the Çatak distr…
Osman Begi Castle
Little remains of this castle, built on the banks of the Norduz River, east of the Çatak district. Today, only a hut sits on top.…
Van Castle
Everyone knows that Van Castle is an Urartian fortress. After the Urartians, whichever nation ruled Van, they always used this castle.…
Mimarsinan Tugrulbey (Zalpasha) Mosque
Located on the Adilcevaz-Bitlis road, right on the shore of Lake Van, this mosque is called the Tuğrulbey (Zalpaşa) Mosque.…
Muradiye Waterfall
Located within the borders of Muradiye district in Van province, the waterfall can be reached via the Muradiye road, which branches off from…
Faruk Suyu
Located at the foot of Mount Erek, this mineral water spring has a rather interesting taste.…
Mount Erek
Rising east of the city center of Van province, this mountain presents a truly majestic sight to those who know how to admire it.…
Çatak Norduz Stream Valley
The Norduz River flows through the middle of this valley, which stretches northeast of Çatak (Şax) district in Van province, and also throug…
Çatak
This district, formerly known as Şax, is now part of Van province. Before the Republic era, Çatak was part of Hakkari province.…
Flying
Rhubarb, also known by various names such as Uçkun, Fışkın, Uçgun, and Işkın, grows in the mountains of Van, Bitlis, and Hakkari, and is cal…
Kanispi
Kanispi is the name of the waterfall located at the entrance to Çatak, on the way from Van to Çatak.…
Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery
Located along the main road in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, this cemetery contains numerous Seljuk tombs. Mausoleums can also be seen aroun…
Decorated Tombstones – Develi
I came across these tombstones in a cemetery near the tomb of Dev Ali in Yukarı Develi.…
Gökpınar Lake
Located 200 km from Kayseri, this uniquely blue lake is breathtakingly beautiful. Situated within the borders of Gürün district in Sivas pro…
Kefeli Mountain
This mountain, rising on the northwestern slope of Erciyes, is within the borders of Hacılar district.…
Sızır Waterfall
We set off from Kayseri, entered the Sivas road, first reached Gemerek, then turned left from within Gemerek and continued towards Yeni Çubu…
Chat Forest
Located at the intersection of Kayseri, Sivas, and Yozgat provinces, this forest is predominantly composed of pine trees.…
Fork Lake
The lake, accessible via the Hacılar – Kızılören road, can be reached through the Avşar neighborhood. It's impossible to reach by car; it ca…
Efkere – Darsiyak
Kayabağ, formerly known as Darsiyak, and the adjacent Efkere dam reservoir, are located within the Gesi district of Kayseri. This idyllic sp…
Dip Seki
Dip Seki: Located on the western slopes of Erciyes, just above the Sakar vineyards, between Kızılören and Hacılar, this area boasts the only…
Bulbous
Soğanlı is a settlement in the Yeşilhisar district of Kayseri. Located in an area that could be called the "back gateway to Cappadocia," it …
Ali Mountain
Located southeast of Kayseri city center, this mountain is notable for its height of 1871 meters. The charming district of Talas in Kayseri …
Panagia (Pan Agia) Church (Reşadiye Church)
Reşadiye is a neighborhood in the Talas district of Kayseri. I learned from local residents that its old name was İstefana.…
Hattusha (Hattuşa)
We all remember from history books that Hattusha was once the capital of the Hittites.…
Elbiz
If you think Elbiz is just a restaurant and cafe, you're mistaken. Elbiz is a corner of paradise where history and nature go hand in hand wi…
Fractin
From the Develi – Bakırdağı highway, we turn onto a side road as shown in the detailed map below.…
Mount Lifos
Lifos, rising at the foot of Mount Erciyes, has an altitude of approximately 2510 m. Numerous poplar trees line its northern slopes.…
Sakar Farm – Kızılören Road
Yes, in this article I will tell you about a road.…
Çamardı and Demirkazık Mountains
Çamardı, a charming district of Niğde, is a perfect place for sightseeing and relaxation, with its sprawling apple orchards, ice-cold stream…
Sharkoy
The ancient settlement of Şarköy is located in the Tufanbeyli district of Adana, at the intersection of the Adana and Kayseri provincial bor…
Ötedere Valley
Ötedere Valley is located next to Gesi, south of the İldem housing estates, between Belağası (Balagesi) and Kuruköprü. The valley can be rea…
Koramaz Valley
The valley, located within the boundaries of Kayseri's Subaşı, Küçük Bürüngüz, Ağırnas, Turan, Vekse, and Bağpınar neighborhoods, bears trac…
Erdemli Rock Churches
The area, accessible via the Kayseri – Yeşilhisar highway, takes its name from the nearby village of Erdemli.…
Derevenk Valley 2
In the middle of the valley, located east of Talas district in Kayseri province and running in an east-west direction, flows a stream that c…
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