Rock Formation Collapse Kills Two in Turkey's Cappadocia
A famous geological formation known as a 'fairy chimney' crumbled near an open-air museum, according to local reports.
World • 16 hours ago
Two people have died following the collapse of a rock formation in Turkey's Cappadocia region, local media reported. The incident occurred near an open-air museum, where one of the area's distinctive "fairy chimney" rock structures crumbled.
Cappadocia is renowned for its unique geological formations, which were sculpted over millennia by volcanic eruptions and erosion. These "fairy chimneys" are a major tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world to explore the otherworldly landscape. The region also boasts ancient cave dwellings and underground cities carved into the soft volcanic rock.