Cappadocia
Historical region in Central Anatolia
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Niğde
Population of Niğde was recorded as 170,511, highlighting the city's current demographic status in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey.
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| October 2022 | The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) recognized the Miocene Cappadocian ignimbrites sequence as one of 100 global geological heritage sites, highlighting its significant geological features including volcanic deposits and unique 'fairy-chimney' formations produced by uplift and erosion. |
| 2015 |
Nevşehir
A massive underground city was discovered beneath the city center during demolition works clearing central hillside housing.
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| 2013 |
Nevşehir
Nevşehir University was renamed to Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University.
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