Erciyes’s Fertility (1987)

Carved into the soft volcanic rock of Cappadocia, the homes of Kayseri, Nevşehir, and Ürgüp stand as silent witnesses to centuries. This episode of “Old Houses Old Masters” explores their ingenious design, where dwellings are not built upon the land but hewn directly from it. These ancient structures, shaped by the region’s unique geology and the enduring spirit of its people, reveal a timeless harmony between human life and the earth itself.