Narman Fairy Chimneys Area as a Geotourism Example from Erzurum, NE Turkey
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Narman, fairy chimney, geotourism, geological formation, geomorphologyAbstract
Geotourism, which was created to promote and protect geological structures, has become one of the most important tourism sectors to develop and spread rapidly in recent years. Bringing geological structures with millions of years of history to tourism ensures that these structures are preserved and passed on to future generations and provides an increase in tourism revenue at local and regional level. Our country is rich in geological structures due to its location on the active Himalayan tectonic belt. One of these riches is the Narman Fairy Chimneys located within the borders of Erzurum (NE Turkey). This geological structure, known as Narman Fairy Chimneys, is formed by rivers flowing on a volcanic-sedimentary sequence and is located on the valley slopes. The different behaviors of the hard and soft geological units in the volcanic-sedimentary sequence against erosion have been effective in the formation of this uniquely beautiful geological structure. Narman Fairy Chimneys, which are visible from the surface over a wide area, fascinate those who see them with their spectacular beauty. Developing Narman Fairy Chimneys for tourism as an example of geotourism will both preserve this geological structure and pass it on to future generations and contribute to the economic development of the region by hosting national and international tourists
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