Newsletters
Protection work has been carried out on seven fairy chimneys in Cappadocia as authorities step up efforts to prevent deformation of the region's fragile natural formations, the Cappadocia Area Presidency said.
The latest work covered five fairy chimneys considered at risk of deformation, following earlier interventions on two others in the UNESCO-listed region.
The Cappadocia Area Presidency has been carrying out measures aimed at protecting the natural structure of the fairy chimneys and preserving the formations for future generations.
Cappadocia Area President Cem Aslanbay said the region is not only a major tourism destination but also has a particularly fragile natural structure because of the characteristics of its fairy chimneys.
He said the authority was working in line with instructions from Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy to prevent further deformation.
"Five fairy chimneys have now been worked on, and most of the interventions have been completed. We will soon remove the existing scaffolding in Goreme and carry out preventive work on other fairy chimneys that we consider to be at risk," Aslanbay said.
Aslanbay said Cappadocia receives around 4.5 million visitors annually and generates approximately $2.5 billion in tourism revenue.
He added that the Culture and Tourism Ministry believes the region has greater tourism potential and plans to improve and organize its valleys while also introducing nighttime activities.
Restoration work on churches is also expected to bring faith-based routes into Cappadocia's tourism offering, according to Aslanbay.
"Once we restore the churches and include the faith route, hopefully Cappadocia will reach the value it deserves in the world," he said.
Set as preferred source
Set as preferred source
1 min read
1 min read
