Cappadocia in central Anatolia/Turkey presents an ancient scenery mesmerizing the mind and captivating the imagination, where Khepat, the Mother Goddess, carved a fairy tale landscape against the backdrop of Mount Erciyes, called ‘Harkasos’ during the Hittite era , meaning Gods of Mountains. The etymological root of the name Cappadocia derives from ‘Khepatukh’, (Khepat meaning Mother […]
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Cappadocia, Enchanted Land of Khepat, Ancient Anatolia’s Mother Goddess
January 11th, 2022 Awake Goy
10 Must-Visit Sites in Cappadocia
October 26th, 2020 Awake Goy
The Cappadocia region in central Turkey has one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. The deep valleys and soaring rock formations are dotted with numerous archaeological wonders. There are homes, chapels, tombs, temples, and entire subterranean cities harmoniously carved into the natural landforms and just waiting to be explored. Derinkuyu Underground City Derinkuyu […]