
Ziga Spas are located within the boundaries of Aksaray Province in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region. The spa area is situated approximately 35 kilometers from the city center of Aksaray, 1.5 to 2 kilometers east of Yaprakhisar Village, which belongs to the Güzelyurt district. The Ziga thermal springs are located southeast of the Ihlara Valley and are accessible by road. Hot and Mineral Water Sources Ziga Spas lie along a northwest-southeast trending normal fault line. Measurements conducted alo
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EşEşmekaya Yogurt is a dairy product produced within the geographical boundaries of Eşmekaya town, located in the Eskil district of Aksaray Province. This yogurt is made from the milk of sheep that graze on the native vegetation of the region. Producer of Eşmekaya Yogurt (AA) Description and Distinctive Characteristics Eşmekaya yogurt is produced from the milk of sheep that feed on the native vegetation within the geographical boundary. The region’s flora includes various endemic plants such as gö
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Yahya B. Keskin

Gelveri bread (Gelveri ekmeği) is a traditional flatbread type specific to the Güzelyurt district of Aksaray province, registered with a geographical indication (Registration No: 1040, 07.03.2022). This bread, which has a round shape and a soft inner structure, is produced in the characteristic rock formations and historical stone ovens of the Cappadocia Region. The geographical boundary is limited to the Güzelyurt district of Aksaray. History The roots of Gelveri bread extend to the ancient per
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ChÇanlı Kilise is located on a dominant hill approximately 12–17 kilometres southeast of the city centre of Aksaray in the Central Anatolia Region, and about 4–5 kilometres northeast of Akhisar village. The church faces the landscape of Hasan Dağı. The structure was built using a composite wall technique that combines brick and cut stone. It forms part of an extensive settlement pattern that includes dwellings carved into the rock. Çanlı Kilise (Anadolu Agency) " image-element-format="right" image
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Melike Saraç

Paşa Hamamı is a significant historical structure from the Ottoman period, located in the city center of Aksaray. It was commissioned by Serasker Ortaköylü Hacı Ali Paşa during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II. It is the only hamam in Aksaray’s city center to have survived to the present day while still maintaining its original function. Situated on History Street, this structure presents architectural traces from four eras together with other surviving monuments from the Seljuk, Beylik, Ottoma
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Yahya B. Keskin

Aksaray 📌 About the City Aksaray is an ancient city located in Türkiye's Inland Anatolia Region. Its history dates back thousands of years. The region bears traces from the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras. Exactly 11,000 years ago, after the Ice Age ended and alongside the extinction of giant mammoths and saber-toothed tigers, the people of Central Anatolia abandoned their nomadic hunting lifestyle and decided to settle permanently. These people established a settlement called Aşıklı Höyük, creating
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AkAksaray İnceelek Tatlısı is a traditional dessert specific to the city of Aksaray in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region. This dessert reflects the cultural heritage of the region and is distinguished by its unique preparation method involving thin layers of phyllo dough and a special filling. Prepared using a centuries-old technique, it is one of the most important flavors of Aksaray cuisine. It was officially registered as a geographical indication in 2023. History and Geographical Indication Re
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Şule Bozkurt

Aksaray Un Kurabiyesi / Aksaray Asker Kurabiyesi (Aksaray flour cookie, also known as Aksaray soldier cookie) is a traditional bakery product unique to the Central district of Aksaray province, Türkiye. Registered with a geographical indication designation of origin on June 14, 2022, under the Industrial Property Law No. 6769, this cookie has deep historical roots and holds a significant place in the region’s culinary culture. The name “soldier cookie” originates from the tradition of gifting it
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Ihlara Valley is a famous valley located in the province of Aksaray, Türkiye, renowned for its natural beauty and historical richness. Stretching from the village of Ihlara to Selime, the valley is 14 kilometers long and shaped by the Melendiz River. Its depth reaches up to 100 meters in places, making it an ideal destination for both nature hikers and history enthusiasts. Ihlara Valley, Aksaray - Türkiye Culture Portal " image-element-format="justify" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media
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Aksaray is a province located in the Central Anatolia Region of Türkiye, notable for its historical depth and geographic position. With settlement traces extending back to 7000–6000 BCE, Aksaray has been influenced by various civilizations since antiquity and has served as an important cultural and trade center throughout its history. The region has been continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period and bears traces of numerous civilizations including the Assyrians, Hittites, Phrygians, Roma
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