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In Türkiye, due to its location on the Alpine-Himalayan seismic belt and its complex geological history, intense volcanic activity has occurred in various periods. As a result of this activity, numerous volcanic mountains and structures have formed across the country. Today, while some of these volcanoes are considered active, the vast majority are dormant.Definition and Distribution of Active VolcanoesActive volcanoes are generally defined as those that have erupted during the Holocene epoch (a

Göllüdağ is an extinct volcano located approximately 60 kilometers north of the city center of Niğde, near the village of Gölcük. It reaches a height of 2172 meters. Part of the crater depression at its summit contains a lake that gives the mountain its name. However, what makes Göllüdağ truly remarkable is the ancient settlement located on its peak. This settlement was constructed during the Late Hittite period and surrounded by walls.Göllüdağ from Antiquity to the PresentGöllüdağ is also known