In central Turkey lies a small village (approx 2,000 people) named Goreme. The town is built using formations called "fairy chimneys" and cliff walls to for caves which form parts of houses and hotels.
Early Christians built churches and homes in caves in this area. Churches still contain painted walls and ceilings. As a result the area has a large World Heritage site and museum which you can visit.
The rock is relatively soft volcanic material and to this day is still used as part of housing structures and animal barns.
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