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PMR294-02 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. General view of Göreme Open Air Museum where numerous churches are to be seen, some with elaborate vaulting, and others with well preserved frescos from the Middle Ages. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR294-01 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. This stone pyramid in Göreme Open Air Museum was formerly a "convent" for Armenian Christian nuns who were persecuted by the Muslims in the 9th century. It contains a large refectory as well as living quarters. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-12 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. View through the windows of one of the unoccupied cliff dwellings. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-11 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Some of these homes are still occupied (1989). Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-10 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-09 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-08 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. A group of "fairy chimneys". Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-07 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. A group of "fairy chimneys". Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-06 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. A variety of different-coloured lichens growing on the rock face. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-05 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-04 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-02 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-01a Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-01 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-12 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-11 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-10 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. View of the remarkable landscape from the top of the highest peak. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves, panorama
PMR292-09 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-08 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-07 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. The largest "multi-storey apartment" contains dozens of dwellings. At the top, where the flag is flying, is a public viewing platform. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-06 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. A pair of camels taking a break after giving rides to tourists. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-05 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Attempts to grow crops are often doomed to failure. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-04 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-03 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. The caves at the top of this cliff are not easily accesible. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes
PMR292-02 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Part of this cone has split apart, revealing the living room. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes
PMR292-01 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR291-12 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. A volcanic cone hollowed out for habitation. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes
PMR291-11 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR291-10 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR080K-19 Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. Here:" Marhaba/Bienvenue/Welcome", written, Hollywood-style, on the mountainside. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque, archeology, troglodyte
PMR080K-18 Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. Here: simpler dwellings are created by burrowing into the soft cliffside. Keywords: Islam, troglodyte, archeology, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim
PMR080K-17 Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. View from ground level. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque, archeology, troglodyte
PMR080K-16 Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. Here: corn being milled between two stones in the courtyard. Keywords: Islam, troglodyte, archeology, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim

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