Fun facts about Kayseri
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Kayseri was called Mazaka or Mazaca in ancient times and served as the capital of the Roman province of Cappadocia.
Kayseri
Turkey
Kayseri is a large city in Central Anatolia, Turkey, and the capital of Kayseri province. Historically known as Caesarea, it has been the historical capital of Cappadocia since ancient times.
From the “Etymology” section
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The city experienced three golden ages, with the first dating back to 2000 BC as a trade post between the Assyrians and Hittites.
Kayseri
Turkey
Kayseri is a large city in Central Anatolia, Turkey, and the capital of Kayseri province. Historically known as Caesarea, it has been the historical capital of Cappadocia since ancient times.
From the “History” section
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The oldest surviving Seljuk mosque built in Turkey is the Hunat Hatun Mosque Complex, dating back to 1238.
Kayseri
Turkey
Kayseri is a large city in Central Anatolia, Turkey, and the capital of Kayseri province. Historically known as Caesarea, it has been the historical capital of Cappadocia since ancient times.
From the “Notable sites” section
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Kayseri is known as one of Turkey's Anatolian Tigers due to its remarkable industrial growth since 2000.
Kayseri
Turkey
Kayseri is a large city in Central Anatolia, Turkey, and the capital of Kayseri province. Historically known as Caesarea, it has been the historical capital of Cappadocia since ancient times.
From the “Economy” section
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Kadir Has Stadium, completed in early 2009, has a capacity of 33,000 spectators and was one of the host stadiums for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Kayseri
Turkey
Kayseri is a large city in Central Anatolia, Turkey, and the capital of Kayseri province. Historically known as Caesarea, it has been the historical capital of Cappadocia since ancient times.
From the “Sports” section
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