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Goreme
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Goreme (Greek: Korama ("Korama")), located among the "fairy chimney" rock formations, is a town in Cappadocia, a historical region of Turkey. It is in the Nevehir Province in Central Anatolia. The Goreme National Park (Goreme Milli Parklar in Turkish) was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
The first period of settlement within the region reaches to Roman period of Christianity era. Among historical sites are Ortahane, Durmus Kadir, Yusuf Koc and Bezirhane churches in Goreme, including Tokali Kilise, the Apple Church, houses and shafts engraved from rocks.
Trivia
An extended sequence of [[Shadow Hearts: Covenant]] takes place in this area.
See also
Urgup
Churches of Goreme
External links
Troglodyte architecture in Goreme.
References
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