Ortahisar
오르타히사르
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Ortahisar, which literally means 'Middle Fortress.' This charming town is situated geographically and metaphorically between its more famous neighbors, Göreme and Ürgüp. The centerpiece of the town is a massive…
Listen in the app2The Strategic Logic of the Middle Castle
Ortahisar Castle is a masterpiece of subtractive military architecture. Like its 'big brother' at Uçhisar, it was carved from a single, massive volcanic chimney. …
Listen in the app3The Subterranean Economy of Cold Storage
While the castle is the most visible feature of Ortahisar, the true secret to the town's wealth lies beneath the surface in its cold storage caves. The volcanic tuff of Cappadocia has a remarkable thermal property: it maintains a…
Listen in the app4Closing
Leaving Ortahisar, we carry with us a different perspective on Cappadocia. While other sites have shown us the world of monks and emperors, Ortahisar has shown us the world of the farmer and the merchant. …
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What is Ortahisar?
Ortahisar is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.6208, 34.8642 |
| Last updated |
