What are the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Turkey?

Turkey is home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites, cultural or natural sites considered to be of outstanding universal value. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognised and protected these sites. Here is a list of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Turkey:

Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia: This site is located in central Anatolia and is home to a series of rock-cut churches and monasteries that date back to the 10th century.

Historic Areas of Istanbul: This site includes several historical and cultural landmarks in Istanbul, including the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapı Palace, and the Süleymaniye Mosque.

Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape: This site is located in southeastern Turkey and includes a series of fortifications and gardens that date back to the Roman and Ottoman periods.

Hattusha: The Hittite Capital: This site is located in central Anatolia and includes the remains of the ancient Hittite capital city of Hattusha.

Ephesus: This site is located on the west coast of Turkey and includes the remains of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, including the Temple of Artemis and the Library of Celsus.

Hierapolis-Pamukkale: This site is located in western Turkey and includes the ancient Greek city of Hierapolis and the hot springs and travertines at Pamukkale.

Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape: This site is located in western Turkey and includes the remains of the ancient Greek city of Pergamon and several other cultural and natural landmarks.

Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex: This site is located in the city of Edirne in western Turkey and includes the Selimiye Mosque, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.

Xanthos-Letoon: This site is located in southwestern Turkey and includes the remains of the ancient Lycian cities of Xanthos and Letoon.

Neolithic Site of Çatalhöyük: This site is located in central Anatolia and includes the remains of a Neolithic village that dates back to the 8th millennium BC.