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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 Lieux1 Guides de Marche1 Activités920 m
Avanos Panorama38.7147° N, 34.8467° E

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Histoire

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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Meilleure Période pour Visiter
Year-round for pottery workshops. Summer months for river activities.
Altitude
920 m
Superficie
55 km²
Population
15,000

Comment s'y Rendre

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

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