Historical fabric in Cappadocia under threat: Giant construction project opposite Sarıhan

Ongoing construction projects in Cappadocia are causing significant damage to the region's historical and natural fabric. The destruction, which began with a law enacted in 2019, now continues with a giant tourism facility being built opposite the historic Seljuk heritage site, the Sarıhan Caravanserai.

Don't leave your news choices to an algorithm - decide for yourself what you read. Add 12punto to your preferred sources! Don't leave your news to an algorithmYou decide which source to read; add 12punto to your preferred sources.

Historical fabric in Cappadocia under threat: Giant construction project opposite Sarıhan

The destruction caused by the AKP government in Cappadocia,which is on the UNESCOWorld Heritage List, continuesunabated.

With theCappadocia AreaLaw enacted in 2019, localThe planning authority of local administrations was bypassed, and theauthority to determine the boundaries of protected areas was left solely to the President. According to experts,this regulation was the first naildriven into the region's coffin.

Afterward,70 bored piles were driven for a glass observation terracein the Ihlara Valley.was launched. Now, anew construction project is being implemented by Niziplioğlu Holding with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.According to the project,a pasture area exceeding 100,000 square meters

right across from the historic Seljuk heritage site,the Sarıhan Caravanserai on the Ürgüp-Kayseri road, is being converted into a "tourism facility area." being converted into a massive structurebegan to rise.

Local residents and experts reacted to the situation, stating, "Cappadocia's unique historical and natural fabric is being destroyed."They expressedtheir opposition.

News Source: 12punto