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Avanos

Avanos

Avanos is the pottery capital of Cappadocia, located on the banks of the Kızılırmak (Red River). The town is famous for its traditional ceramics made from the red clay of the riverbed, a craft that has been practiced for over 4,000 years.

5 Lugares1 Guías a Pie1 Actividades920 m
Avanos Panorama38.7147° N, 34.8467° E

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Historia

The Hittites first recognized the quality of Avanos clay. The pottery tradition continued through Greek, Roman, and Ottoman times, making it one of the world's oldest continuous pottery traditions.

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Mejor Época para Visitar
Year-round for pottery workshops. Summer months for river activities.
Altitud
920 m
Área
55 km²
Población
15,000

Cómo Llegar

8 km north of Göreme. Accessible by dolmuş or taxi.

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