Hacıbektaş

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Hacıbektaş, formerly Karahöyük, is a town and district of Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. According to 2000 census, population of the district is 11,929 of which 5,169 live in the town of Hacıbektaş. Located in Cappadocia, the district covers an area of 697 km², and the average elevation is 1,250 m, with the highest point being Mt. Kırlangıç at 1,720 m. The town is named after Haji Bektash Veli, a 13th-century Sufi saint who founded the Bektashi Order. ()

Alternative names: Population: 6.9 thous.Coordinates: 38°56'32"N, 34°33'42"E

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Nearby attractions include: Haji Bektash Veli Complex.

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Haji Bektash Veli Complex
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Anatolia, Turkey, the Haji Bektash Veli Complex stands as a beacon of cultural and spiritual significance. This historical complex serves as a museum dedicated to the life and teachings of Haji Bektash Veli, a prominent figure in the mystical...