The Phrygian people, who are thought to have migrated here from the Thrace region, first settled in Polatlı near Ankara between 1100 and 1000 BC. They reached their strongest periods in the 8th century BC and settled in the region by carving houses, rooms, castles, monuments, tombs and inscriptions on the rocks for shelter between Ankara-Eskişehir-Kütahya-Afyon. The Phrygians, who are especially masters of weaving, wood and mining, have come to the fore with their geometric patterns, animal motifs and ornaments of different shapes. It is known that the Phrygians who have their own alphabets also find musical instruments such as flute and cymbal. After the Phrygians, the Romans and then the Byzantines took over this region.
The archaeological artefacts found during excavations in and around the Phrygian valley are exhibited in Istanbul Archeology Museum, Ankara Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Gordion Museum near Polatli, Eskisehir, Afyon and Antalya Museums.
With its magnificent nature and impressive history, the Phrygian valley impresses its visitors. The Phrygian valley, which can be visited in all seasons, is generally preferred to be visited during the summer months between May and October as the winter months are cold, and it is recommended to spend two days for those who want to visit the Phrygian valley. The hand-carved tuff rocks, reliefs, graves and the fascinating atmosphere awaits visitors to the Phrygian valley.
Extreme sports tours, horse-riding tours, walking tours and cycling tours are organized within the Phrygian valley.
Distances to Phrygian Valley
Afyonkarahisar Phrygian Valley 121 km
Ankara Phrygian Valley 295 km
Eskişehir Phrygian Valley 58 km
İstanbul Phrygian Valley 312 km
Kütahya Phrygian Valley 28 km
Antalya Phrygian Valley 393 km
Alanya Phrygian Valley 535 km
How to get to Phrygian Valley?
Transportation to the Phrygian valley which is located within the borders of Ankara, Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya and Eskişehir is provided by minibuses departing from the bus stations of the provinces or private vehicles.
Phrygian valley accommodation:
Accommodation options along the Phrygian road or the valley include camping, tent, pensions, and hostels. For those who have private cars, hotels in the provinces close to the Phrygian valley are among the accommodation options.
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