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One of the strangest landscapes in the world can be found in Cappadocia, Turkey, where there are thousands of unusual cone-shaped formations known as the Fairy Chimneys.

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These chimneys were created over time by volcanic eruptions, wind and rain and they give a magical appearance to the region!

Local tradition says that the Fairy Chimneys are inhabited by peris, which are good fairies from the Middle East. They are beautiful winged females with golden hair, bright eyes and pale skin.

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The area has an extremely interesting history. When the Romans invaded in the 2nd century, monks sought isolation in the chimneys.

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Then, centuries later, they used them to hide from Arab invaders.

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Many civilisations, over thousands of years, have carved houses, as well as churches and shops, into the Fairy Chimneys. There are also underground cities in the rock formations and many ancient wall drawings.

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The Fairy Chimneys are part of a large national park and the area is on the UNESCO World Heritage list because it is so unique.

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