Friday, March 31, 2006
Cappadocia
We've been staying in Dinler Hotel in Cappadocia the last few days. This area is really amazing. It looks alien. The formation of the rocks and "fairy chimneys" are a sight to see.
We visted many of these rock formations as well as some ancient Christian settlements. They used the local soft rock and sand to dig deep caves into the ground. They also created dwellings that closely resemble giant ant mounds. In the settlements they built stables for their horses, churches, kitchens, bedrooms and the other things necessary for life. The churches are amazing. They have many frescoes still visible.
The underground cities had ventillations systems that would provide fresh air throughout and were protected from being flooded with smoke. Another defense system was a giant round stone that they could roll from the inside, but the enemy on the outside could not move. It seems these ancient people had very amazing engineering ability.
We visted many of these rock formations as well as some ancient Christian settlements. They used the local soft rock and sand to dig deep caves into the ground. They also created dwellings that closely resemble giant ant mounds. In the settlements they built stables for their horses, churches, kitchens, bedrooms and the other things necessary for life. The churches are amazing. They have many frescoes still visible.
The underground cities had ventillations systems that would provide fresh air throughout and were protected from being flooded with smoke. Another defense system was a giant round stone that they could roll from the inside, but the enemy on the outside could not move. It seems these ancient people had very amazing engineering ability.
// posted by Lee @ 8:10 AM 
