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Traveling Turkey: Karaman

A Turkish woman walks her donkey down the street June 31, 2013, Karaman province, Turkey. The trip to Karaman province is one of several trips offered by the Outdoor Recreation Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Storage caves rest on the side of a cliff June 31, 2013, Karaman province, Turkey. Traveling off the beaten path in Turkey provides opportunities for unique discoveries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

Visitors to Goreme Open Air Museum line up to go into the Dark Church May 5, 2013. The Dark Church gets its name from the tiny window that allows little light into the sanctuary. Due to the absence of light, the colors of the frescos inside are still vivid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

Visitors wander in and out of the churches and homes of the Goreme Open Air Museum May 5, 2013, at Goreme, Turkey. Goreme Open Air Museum resembles a vast monastic complex composed of several churches. The museum has been a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organization’s World Heritage Sites since 1984. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

A hot air balloon soars over Imagination Valley May 5, 2013, in Nevsehir Province, Turkey. Hot air ballooning in the Cappadocia region is one of the most popular attractions in the area, allowing visitors a bird’s eye view. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

“Fairy Chimney” rock formations stand tall in the Cappadocia region May 5, 2013, at Nevsehir Province, Turkey. Cappadocia is internationally renowned for its unique rock formations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

Pottery is on display in a ceramics shop May 5, 2013, at Avanos, Turkey. Much of the pottery created in Avanos ceramics shops reflects the ancient tradition of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

A Turkish woman details pottery in a ceramics shop May 5, 2013, at Avanos, Turkey. The ceramic trade in the city of Avanos dates back to the Hittites civilization. The Hittites were an ancient Anatolian people whose empire was established around 18th century B.C. and came to an end around 1180 B.C. as they splintered into city-states. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

Turkish rugs and carpets sit on the floor to display the different styles from various regions of the country May 5, 2013, in Goreme, Turkey. Religious, cultural, environmental, sociopolitical and socioeconomic conditions have provided artistic inspiration among the people of Turkey in their creations throughout history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

Turkish women tie knots on a weave to create a carpet May 5, 2013, in Goreme, Turkey. Turkish rugs are made in a wide variety of styles originating from the various regions in Anatolia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

A Turkish woman spins silk for carpets May 5, 2013, in Goreme, Turkey. Turkish carpets are among the most well known and established hand-crafted art works in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

Visitors sample wine at local wine shop May 5, 2013, in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Nestled in the middle of Turkey, Cappadocia is one of the country’s largest wine producing regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

Staff Sgt. Chris Bedics, 39th Medical Support Squadron medical lab technician, is instructed by a local shop owner on how to shape onyx May 5, 2013, in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Onyx is a volcanic stone with various colors and minerals. Cappadocia contains onyx deposits from the region’s past volcanic activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

A pigeon flies over Pigeon Valley May 5, 2013, near Uchisar, Turkey. Pigeon Valley is a popular hiking trail in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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Traveling Turkey: Cappadocia

Old stone houses rest May 5, 2013, as they have for centuries in the city of Uchisar, Turkey. Uchisar is a city that lies in the Cappadocia region of Turkey and is popular tourist location for world travelers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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A trout farm sits nestled within the Taurus Mountains April 20, 2013, in the Mersin Province, Turkey. The staff allows visitors to wander around the property and view different stations in the spawning process of their fish. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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A water wheel pulls water from a river to transfer it into different station at a trout farm April 20, 2013, in the Mersin Province, Turkey. The trout farm was a final stop during an 39th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation trip to visit Mamure Castle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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A visitor wanders along the path through Anemurium April 20, 2013, at Anamur, Turkey. Anemurium was a major city built between 100 B.C. and 600 A.D. in the Roman Province of Rough Cilicia and was situated on a high bluff that extended to the sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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A turtle hides in the grass in the ancient city of Anemurium April 20, 2013, at Anamur, Turkey. The ruins of Anemurium, built between 100 B.C. and 600 A.D., are known for having turtles of all sizes crawling around. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Phelps/Released)

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