
Located in the Bolvadin district of Afyonkarahisar, the Yedikapılar Underground City is like a magical world hidden dozens of meters beneath the earth. Unlike conventional buildings stacked on top of each other, this city was carved directly into soft rock. Have you ever imagined a hidden passage with rooms and corridors beneath the ground? Here, Yedikapılar is a real underground adventure where people lived and protected themselves over a thousand years ago.How Was This City Built?This undergro
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Zerrin Bayar

Afyon Palize, also known as Afyonkarahisar Palize, is a traditional dessert belonging to the category of baked and confectionery products specific to the cuisine ofAfyonkarahisar. The word “palize” originates from Persian and means “strained substance” or “jelly.” This dessert has a jelly-like appearance and is made from basic ingredients such as water, wheat starch, and sugar.Cultural Significance and UsesPalize holds a long-standing tradition and an important place in Afyonkarahisar’s culinary
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Melahat Pamuk

Karahisar Castle is a historical structure built on a volcanic trachyte rock mass with a height of 226 meters in the city center of Afyonkarahisar. Geographically located at the crossroads of Western Anatolia, this naturally fortified rock has served as a strategic base for numerous civilizations throughout history.Karahisar Castle in Winter (AA)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Historical DevelopmentThe castle’s history extends back to the 14th century BCE, during the reign
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BaBayat Turkmen carpet is a traditional woven product of significant importance within the heritage of Oghuz handicrafts, entirely produced by hand using natural materials. These carpets, manufactured in the Bayat district of Afyonkarahisar, are distinguished by the use of kirman yarn spun from 100% sheep wool and dyed with root dyes, then woven on handlooms using a tight warp technique. The motifs and patterns passed down through generations, along with their original color tones and durability,
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Yahya B. Keskin
DaDazkırı Carpet is a handwoven product unique to the Dazkırı district of Afyonkarahisar province, with a history of 150 to 200 years.Characteristics and ProductionQuality and Weaving Technique: Dazkırı carpets belong to the coarse quality category and are typically woven in sizes of 35x40 or 30x40. Depending on the carpet’s dimensions and yarn thickness, either a single weft or double weft may be used. The pile height of the carpet is 4 to 5 cm. The patterns are regular in design and require skil
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Yahya B. Keskin

The Ancient City of Amorium is an archaeological settlement located within the boundaries of Hisar Neighborhood of the town of Davulga, in the district of Emirdağ, Afyonkarahisar Province, Turkey. Situated in the region of Phrygia during Antiquity, Amorium is a significant settlement that bears the traces of seven different civilizations, from the Hittites to the Ottomans, and has witnessed approximately 4,000 years of uninterrupted habitation. The city is divided into two main sections: the Low
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Melahat Pamuk
AfAfyon Kebab is a traditional meat dish specific to the province of Afyonkarahisar, located in the Aegean Region of Türkiye. The main ingredient of the dish is lamb meat, which is slowly cooked in a stone oven for an extended period. This type of kebab, registered with a geographical indication, is considered one of the gastronomic values of Afyonkarahisar. Holding an important place in the local culinary culture, Afyon Kebab is one of the prominent dishes in the promotion of Afyonkarahisar, whic
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Şule Bozkurt

İscehisar marble kebab is a registered dish closely associated with the district of İscehisar in the province of Afyonkarahisar and forms an important part of the region’s culinary culture. It is prepared by cooking minced beef and/or lamb, along with optional other meats, on a specialized heat-resistant marble slab. The cooking method using this marble distinguishes it from other kebab varieties and contributes to its distinctive flavor and even cooking. Traditionally served during guest recept
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Kasım Emre Anıl

Sandıklı Alacaşı is a traditional pilaf dish produced in the Sandıklı district of Afyonkarahisar Province. It has been officially registered with a geographical indication by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. The dish derives its name from its speckled appearance, resulting from the mixture of green lentils and bulgur. The name is formed by the combination of the words "alaca" (speckled) and "aş" (dish). It is an important component of Sandıklı culinary culture and possesses distinct regi
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Kasım Emre Anıl

Çay is a district located 48 kilometers east of the provincial center, along the Afyonkarahisar–Konya highway, in the eastern part of Afyonkarahisar Province. It lies at the intersection of the Aegean, Central Anatolia, and Mediterranean regions, on the northern slopes of the Sultan Mountains. The district was established in 1958. Its administrative boundaries are bordered by Sultandağı to the east, Yalvaç to the south, Şuhut and Afyonkarahisar to the west, and Bolvadin to the north. According t
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