Fairy Chimneys: Natural volcanic rock formations in Cappadocia. Natural phenomenon formed by volcanic eruption Metamorphic rock from cooled lava rested on sandstone Erosion over thousands of years created pointy hills
Fairy Chimneys: Volcanic formations in Cappadocia where hard basalt or igneous rock caps rested atop soft tuff - erosion carved pointy spires over millions of years. People carved homes into the tuff, and some cave dwellings are still lived in today 🏔️🏠
Key Facts
- Natural phenomenon formed by volcanic eruption
- Metamorphic rock from cooled lava rested on sandstone
- Erosion over thousands of years created pointy hills
- Hard lava rock remained on top while softer rock eroded below
- People built houses and lived inside the fairy chimneys
- Some families still live in these formations today
Related site: Cappadocia — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Exploring Derinkuyu & Çatalhöyük | Ancient Turkey by Funny Olde World