Göreme Historical National Park
| Göreme Historical National Park | |
|---|---|
| Göreme Tarihî Millî Parkı | |
| Location | Nevşehir Province, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 38°39′10″N 34°51′47″E / 38.65278°N 34.86306°E |
| Area | 9,884 ha (24,420 acres) |
| Website | Website |
| Official name | Göreme Historical National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia |
| Type | Mixed |
| Criteria | i, iii, v, vii |
| Designated | 1985 (9th session) |
| Reference no. | 357 |
| Region | Western Asia |
Göreme Historical National Park (pronounced [ˈɟœɾeme]; Turkish: Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı) is a national park in central Turkey. It occupies an area of nearly 100 km2 (39 sq mi) and is located in Nevşehir Province. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 under the name Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia. The park features a rocky, water- and wind-eroded landscape with a network of ancient, interconnecting underground settlements.