Efforts to restore four iconic fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, a vital tourism spot in Turkey, are underway to ensure their preservation for another 5,000 years. Supervised by the Cappadocia Field Directorate within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nevşehir, initial conservation focuses on urgent needs, with plans for additional measures on nine more chimneys.
Birol İnceciköz, the directorate head, emphasized the project's comprehensive design using scientific methods to safeguard these formations, crucial for both culture and safety. The meticulous process includes documentation, identifying new formations, and addressing structural issues. İnceciköz stressed the importance of scientific precision to extend the chimneys' lifespan, acknowledging challenges like evolving data and labor intensity. Adjustments based on new information aim to ensure the longevity of these remarkable formations, providing safer exploration for both locals and tourists, in line with the directorate's commitment to preserve the region's cultural and natural heritage.
Birol İnceciköz, the directorate head, emphasized the project's comprehensive design using scientific methods to safeguard these formations, crucial for both culture and safety. The meticulous process includes documentation, identifying new formations, and addressing structural issues. İnceciköz stressed the importance of scientific precision to extend the chimneys' lifespan, acknowledging challenges like evolving data and labor intensity. Adjustments based on new information aim to ensure the longevity of these remarkable formations, providing safer exploration for both locals and tourists, in line with the directorate's commitment to preserve the region's cultural and natural heritage.