10 of the world's most amazing rock formations

2. Goreme Fairy Chimneys, Turkey

Goreme Fairy Chimneys, Turkey
Goreme Fairy Chimneys, Turkey
Set on a high plateau in Central Anatolia, these pointy, perpendicular formations were once columns of volcanic ash, solidified into rocky rods over the course of millions of years. Today they reach up to 130 feet, adorning the lunar landscape like the turrets of a sandcastle. See if you can guess what else they’re often compared to. Yep, got it in one.
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