Here's why:

* Formation: They were formed by the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates. This collision caused the Earth's crust to fold and buckle, creating the mountain range.

* Characteristics: Folded mountains are characterized by their distinct ridges and valleys, which are formed by the bending and folding of rock layers. The Taurus Mountains exhibit these features prominently.

While they are primarily folded mountains, it's worth noting that some areas within the Taurus Mountains also display characteristics of block mountains due to faulting and uplift.