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From
the ancient ruins of Sagalassos nestled in the verdant hills of Burdur to the
mystical heritage of Phrygians in the Central-West of Türkiye, such
destinations promise memorable journeys filled with discovery and wonder.
Phrygian Way
The Phrygians, who inspired the 2024 Paris Olympics mascot
with their iconic Phrygian cap, were one of the most ancient civilisations
of Anatolia. And the Phrygian Valley is an enormous region where you can trace
this culture's legacy across Eskişehir, Kütahya, Afyon, and Ankara provinces.
With the Phrygian Way, one of the longest hiking trails in Türkiye, you can
follow the footsteps of the Phrygians in their historic homeland. Three
alternative areas to start the Phrygian Way are Gordion, Seydiler and Yenice
Farm. Gordion, one of the latest UNESCO heritage sites in Türkiye, is best
known as Phrygia's political and cultural capital. It is also the first place
the Phrygian cap appeared on a carved depiction. In Afyon, you start your
journey among the Phrygian settlements in Seydiler, famous for fascinating
fairy chimneys. Then, you can visit Ayazini, a settlement since the Phrygians,
and the Göynüş Valley, home to dozens of Phrygian rock-cut tombs and monuments.
Your first stop is Yenice Farm in Kütahya, and you should see the rock-cut
Deliktaş and Penteser Castles here.
Aeneas:
Novel Cultural Route to Explore
The Aeneas
Route, the first and only cultural route registered by the Council of Europe,
is among Türkiye's one-of-a-kind experiences. Following the narrative of the
legendary Aeneas, the archaeological route, extending across five European and
Mediterranean countries, starting from Türkiye's northwest Aegean coast,
concludes in Latium, Italy. According to the legend, Aeneas fled Troy after the
Trojan War and went on a journey to build a new Troy. Passing through many
destinations, his journey ended by establishing the foundations of Roman
civilisation on Italian land. The Aeneas Route follows the footsteps of Aeneas,
bringing together several rural landscapes, natural areas and archaeological
sites, some of which are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The route
starts in Çanakkale's Ancient City of Troy and continues in
Balıkesir's Antandros Ancient City, where Aeneas built his ships.
Sagalassos:
Hidden Ancient Marvel
Anatolia,
one of the most ancient lands in human history, boasts a vast archaeological
wealth. Although Burdur is
home to some of these archaeological monuments in the Western Anatolian region,
it remains relatively underexplored. One of the most significant historical
riches in the city is the Ancient City of Sagalassos. Located in the
Ağlasun district, Sagalassos is distinguished as the ancient city with the
world's highest-altitude theatre, with 9000 people capacity. The city, one of
the most important cities of the Pisidia region during the Roman Imperial
Period, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2009.
Among the city's most remarkable structures is the magnificent Antonine
Fountain, which has been flowing for 2000 years. Burdur's another ancient
city, Kibyra, is also the second site to feature a functioning ancient
fountain.
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Credit: © TGA
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