8. KULTEPE
is known as Anatolia’s oldest center of trade.
The Anatolian history started here.
The ancient city dates to 2000 B.C.
9. These are some of the historical pieces that were found inThese are some of the historical pieces that were found in
Kultepe ruins and they are exhibited inKultepe ruins and they are exhibited in
The Anatolian Civilizations Museum in Ankara.The Anatolian Civilizations Museum in Ankara.
10. Kayseri Archaeological Museum
The Kayseri Archaeological Museum is situated in the district of
Gultepe in Kayseri. It was opened in 1969.
11. Gevher Nesibe
History of Medicine Museum.
An important center of science and art.
It was built in the year 1206 .
12. You will see the buildings below in Kayseri.
They are called ‘tombs’ and they were built nearly 800 years
ago. They were used as a final resting place for the important
people of the city.
13. You meet a series of caravansarays around Kayseri.
These historical buildings were used as hotels since this area is just on the
Silk Road.
14. Old houses of Kayseri which carry the beauties ofOld houses of Kayseri which carry the beauties of
the past.the past.
17. Anatolian Kayseri rugs & carpets are woven both at the
workshops and in the homes. Kayseri, Bünyan, Yahyalı,
and Yeşilhisar (Karahisar) carpets are internationally
famous.
20. This area is bounded by the towns of Hacibektas, Aksaray, Nigde
and Kayseri.
It was known as Cappadocia in ancient times, and is still called
Kapadokya informally.
