Rising from the central Anatolian plains northwest of Niğde lies the montane region known as Demirkazık Dağları, or the Mountains of Demirkazık. Reaching elevations of around 3,756 m (12,323 ft), this rugged range experiences hot dry summers and cool winters. Surrounding the Demirkazık Mountains, scrub-covered foothills sustain seasonal agriculture and grazing. Wooded valleys contain historical settlements. Within the mountains, protected gray..