Cappadocia Rock Collapse Kills Two at Göreme Open Air Museum

What changed

A rock formation collapsed on Thursday, 29 October, at Cappadocia’s Göreme Open Air Museum, killing at least two people. Ambulances and rescue teams are searching the site, while local reports say the region had heavy rain.

Why it matters

The collapse has turned one of Cappadocia’s best-known tourist sites into an active rescue scene. The area is famous for its “fairy chimneys”, the distinctive rock formations that shape its landscape and attract visitors.

The cause is not yet known. Heavy rain has been reported, but it has not been established as the reason for the collapse, and the casualty count could change as the search continues.