Definitions for cappadocia
ˌkæp əˈdoʊ ʃəcap·pado·ci·a

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1. Cappadocianoun

   an ancient country is eastern Asia Minor

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1. Cappadocianoun

   An ancient region in the center of Asia Minor, in present-day Turkey

2. Etymology: From Καππαδοκία, from
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1. Cappadocia

   Cappadocia or Capadocia (; Turkish: Kapadokya), is a historical region in Central Anatolia, Turkey. It is largely in the provinces of Nevşehir, Kayseri, Aksaray, Kırşehir, Sivas and Niğde. According to Herodotus, in the time of the Ionian Revolt (499 BC), the Cappadocians were reported as occupying a region from Mount Taurus to the vicinity of the Euxine (Black Sea). Cappadocia, in this sense, was bounded in the south by the chain of the Taurus Mountains that separate it from Cilicia, to the east by the upper Euphrates, to the north by Pontus, and to the west by Lycaonia and eastern Galatia.The name, traditionally used in Christian sources throughout history, continues in use as an international tourism concept to define a region of exceptional natural wonders, in particular characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique historical and cultural heritage.

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1. cappadocia

   Cappadocia is a historical region located in central Turkey known for its unique geological features called fairy chimneys - tall, cone-shaped rock formations. This area also includes an elaborate network of underground cities, cave houses and churches, dating back to ancient times. The unusual landscape is the result of thousands of years of volcanic activity and erosion. Today, Cappadocia is a popular tourist destination, particularly for its hot air balloon rides providing panoramic views of the landscapes.

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1. Cappadocia

   Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, largely in Nevşehir Province, in Turkey. In the time of Herodotus, the Cappadocians were reported as occupying the whole region from Mount Taurus to the vicinity of the Euxine. Cappadocia, in this sense, was bounded in the south by the chain of the Taurus Mountains that separate it from Cilicia, to the east by the upper Euphrates and the Armenian Highland, to the north by Pontus, and to the west by Lycaonia and eastern Galatia. The name was traditionally used in Christian sources throughout history and is still widely used as an international tourism concept to define a region of exceptional natural wonders, in particular characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique historical and cultural heritage.

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1. Cappadocia

   an ancient country in the heart of Asia Minor, of varied political fortune; a plateau with pastures for immense flocks.

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1. cappadocia

   An ancient province of Asia Minor, now included in Asiatic Turkey. It was conquered by Cyrus the Great of Persia, and was ruled by independent kings after the time of Alexander the Great until 17, when Tiberius reduced it to a Roman province.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cappadocia in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of cappadocia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of cappadocia in a Sentence

1. Deniz Karkın:

   Cappadocia is like something out of a fairy tale, a settlement where underground cities were carved out thousands of years ago.

2. Deniz Karkın:

   When considering the scientific data, Cappadocia is one of the regions in Turkey with the lowest earthquake risk, guests who are planning to visit Turkey can choose Cappadocia for their travels with peace of mind.

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