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Making pottery in Avanos, Cappadocia

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Pottery Making at Cappadocia
Photo: Ghost of ancient times.
The historical feature of Avanos, still relevant and very visible today, is production of earthenware pottery. The ceramic trade and pottery factories date back to the Hittites, and Hattians in the period of Assyrian Trade Colonies. The ceramic clay from the red silt of the River Kızılırmak, ancient River Halys has always been used.

Pottery Making at Cappadocia

Pottery art work at Cappadocia

Pottery Cave
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