Kayseri is an important industrial city located in central Anatolia, Turkey with over half a million people. It has a history dating back 6000 years and was an important city along the Silk Road. Some notable landmarks in Kayseri include the tombs from 800 years ago used as final resting places, caravansarai buildings along the Silk Road that were used as hotels, and Gevher Nesibe hospital from 1206. Kayseri is also known for its carpets, pastirma, and mantı. Nearby Cappadocia is a famous historical region bounded by several towns including Kayseri, known for its unique rock formations and underground cities.