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Cappadocia (also Capadocia; Greek: Καππαδοκία, Kappadokía, from Old Persian: Katpatuka, Armenian: Կապադովկիա, Kapadovkia , Turkish: Kapadokya ) is a historical region in Central Anatolia, largely in the Nevşehir, Kayseri, Kırşehir, Aksaray, and Niğde Provinces in Turkey. According to Herodotus, in the time of the Ionian Revolt (499 BC), the Cappadocians were reported as occupying a region from Mount Taurus to the vicinity of the Euxine (Black Sea). Cappadocia, in this sense, was bounded in the south by the chain of the Taurus Mountains that separate it from Cilicia, to the east by the upper Euphrates, to the north by Pontus, and to the west by Lycaonia and eastern Galatia. The name, traditionally used in Christian sources throughout history, continues in use as an international tourism concept to define a region of exceptional natural wonders, in particular characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique historical and cultural heritage. The region is diverse, with Turks, Kurds, Arm

The old Saruhan Caravanserai, built in 1249 and totally restored, is the place for the holy ceremony of the whirling dervishes in Cappadocia. The ceremony, inspired by the great Mevlânâ (1207-1273), is part of the Turkish history, tradition, culture and beliefs. Performed only by religious men, while whirling endlessly, they have their arms open, their right hands directed to the sky and the left ones turned toward earth. They turn from right to left. pivoting around the heart, conveying God's spiritual gifts to the people - to us. The Carvanserai is a very interesting one and watching this ceremony, carried over for hundreds of years, is an experience that a visitor in Turkey should not miss. Source:  Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Sarihan Caravanserai

Çavuşin (Nicephorus Phocas) Church is a barrel-vaulted church, with one nave and three apses, situated 2.5km from Göreme on the Göreme-Avanos road. Its narthex is collapsed. The church was built around 964/965. On the vault are the Annunciation, Visitation, Proof of the Virgin, Flight into Egypt, Joseph's Dream Ii, Blessing and Mission of the Apostles, Adoration of the Magi, Massacre of the Innocents, Pursuit of Elizabeth, Killing of Zacharias; on the west wall are Entry into Jerusalem, Raising of Lazarus, Healing of the Blind Man, Descent from the Cross, Women at the Tomb; on the wall of the apse the Transfiguration; on the north apse Emperor Nicaphorus Phocas and his family, which held power and authority in Cappadocia. Source:  Forgotten Cave Churches of Cappadocia - Cappadocia Tours

Green Hotel is located in a little and quiet village (Çavuşin) which is a central place of Cappadocia. It is surrounded by the most interesting places of Cappadocia, such as Göreme, Urgup, Zelve, Avanos. The Green Hotel is at your service since 1990 with 30 rooms (65-bed capacity), green camping place, rock carved restaurant. The motel has a very big green garden. Source:  Green Motel, Çavuşin - Tripadvisor.com

At the Cavusin old town, the church of St. John the Baptist rises on top of the hill. The church was built in the 5th century and it is the biggest cave church of Cappadocia even though it was divided into three rooms in 10th century against danger of collapsing. Most of the frescoes of St. John the Baptist church are faded by smoke but there are still some visible ones. Its cathedral-like proportions are also astounding. Source:  Forgotten Cave Churches of Cappadocia - Cappadocia Tours