Göreme Historical National Park
National park in Nevşehir, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Göreme Historical National Park (pronounced [ˈɟœɾeme]; Turkish: Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı) is a national park in central Turkey. It occupies an area of nearly 100 km2 (39 sq mi) and is located in Nevşehir Province. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 under the name Goreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia. The park features a rocky, water- and wind-eroded landscape with a network of ancient, interconnecting underground settlements.[1]
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Göreme Historical National Park | |
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Göreme Tarihî Millî Parkı | |
Location | Nevşehir Province, Turkey |
Coordinates | 38°39′10″N 34°51′47″E |
Area | 9,884 ha (24,420 acres) |
Website | Website |
Official name | Göreme Historical National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia |
Type | Mixed |
Criteria | i, iii, v, vii |
Designated | 1985 (9th session) |
Reference no. | 357 |
Region | Western Asia |
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