Deadly rock collapse at famous Turkiye tourist site

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Turkey

Environment & ClimateTravel & Tourism

Deadly rock collapse at famous Turkiye tourist site

A rock formation known as a “fairy chimney” collapsed in Turkey’s Cappadocia region. The collapse reportedly killed at least two people. The report provides no further details about the victims or the circumstances of the incident.

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