My baby had just been born when my husband died. Never in my 17 years of life had I felt more alone. I had to go back to my parents, a situation my father was not happy about as he would once again have to find a husband for me. Sunset behind Castel of Uchisar (Kale), the highest point in Cappadocia.
Link to Home Index Page www.evelynkopp.com Back to the Home Index Page of Uchisar Unfolding
Uchisar Unfolding is a chronicle of Uçhisar and a guide to the village. It is a mirror of Central Anatolian society, the answer to all questions when visiting Cappadocia. It is a treasury of stories, traditions and legends of the ancient
settlement. Back to Extracts from the Book Part I
In her book, Evelyn Kopp shares with you the secrets of an Cappadocian Village; a real insiders view.
Uchisar Unfolding is a collection of History of Cappadocia, Traditions and Lifestyles in Central Anatolia, Legends, Stories and Memories of the eldest.
Extracts from the book Uchisar Unfolding.
Uchisar Unfolding is available in many book stores in Istanbul and Cappadocia. Site with links to Internet Book Sales.
Interviews and Press release from Turkish Times Turkey and more in Turkish and English.
All Photos were taken during a period of more than eight years by the author. The old photos were kindly contributed from the archive of Murtaza Bogazli (Uchisar Municipality). Like a chronicler, he put together the collection of the past 40
years.
Uchisar Unfolding. The Many Faces of a Cappadocian Village.
Please contact the Author directly by Mail.