Mount Nemrut …
Have been on my bucket list for 40 years.
I finally made it today, and it was worth the steep climb up the mountain.
Breathtaking view.
May 2024
Fairly common hotel …
But a very fancy key hanger 🏆
Colored chicken …
Not sure if the chicken volunteered for this ?
Cardboard police car …
A common sight in Turkey !
Central Plains in Turkey …
Huge high altitude plain at 1500-1900 meters above the sea.
The Hotel owner hosed down my dusty bike 👍
(He was watering the garden anyway 😉)
Going off road …
Partly to get away from all the tourists, partly to explore the area – and there is so much to see 👍
9th century cave church …
With 1200 year old fresco’s still fairly intact.
Derinkuyu underground city …
11 levels below ground, room for 10.000 people + animals (stables on the upper levels)
Stone wheel doors to protect inhabitants from uwanted guests 😱
Complete with wells, fireplaces, and ventilation.
Amazing.
