Cappadocia

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Cappadocia
Ancient region of Central Anatolia Region, Turkey
Göreme, Cappadocia (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Cappadocia among the classical regions of Anatolia (Asia Minor)
Cappadocia among the classical regions of Anatolia (Asia Minor)
Coordinates: Coordinates: 38°39′30″N 34°51′13″E / 38.65833°N 34.85361°E / 38.65833; 34.85361
Persian satrapyKatpatuka
Roman provinceCappadocia
Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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IncludesGöreme National Park, Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu underground city
CriteriaCultural: i, iii, v; Natural: vii
Reference357
Inscription1985 (9th Session)
Area9,883.81 ha

Cappadocia (/kæpəˈdoʊʃə/; also Capadocia; Ancient and Modern Greek: Καππαδοκία, romanized: Kappadokía, from Old Persian: