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AKSU-ISPARTA

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Isparta is far away from the center. Aksu district is 22 km away from Egirdir district. Transportation is provided via Egirdir. A large part of the district is covered with mountains and forest areas. Therefore, there are many natural places in the district. Attractions in the district include:
Tynada Ancient City
It is located near the village of Terziler, 8 km east of Aksu district center. It is not known exactly when and by whom the ancient city was founded. It is estimated that the building remains were built during the Hellenistic period. The most striking structure of this ancient city is the rock tombs on the southern slope of the sharp hill. The temple, building ruins, inscriptions and tomb stones have been reached from the ancient city of Tynada.
Timbriada Ancient City
It is located in the north of Akçaşar neighborhood of Aksu district, in the vicinity of Asartepe. This ancient city is located in a large area near the town center. This ancient city of BC. It is estimated that it was founded in the 1st century. Hellenistic Period in this ancient city. Coins printed in the 2nd century were found. These coins are exhibited in Isparta Museum. In this ancient city, where no official archaeological study has been carried out, today there are remains of buildings and temples.
Sacred Area of Eurymedon
Aksu is an open-air temple dedicated to the God of Eurymedon, located 1 km northeast of the district in front of the Zindan Cave. This temple was built in the Roman period. There is a cemetery across the sanctuary. The sacred area and the cemetery were connected to each other by bridging the sacred area in the Roman Period. Today, there are the ruins of the open-air temple.
Zindan Cave
It is located 1 km from Aksu district center. Dungeon Cave has a length of 765 meters, a height of 8 meters and a width of 12 meters. The cave was used as a sanctuary in Pisidia period and as a church in Byzantine period. The cave has a wide mouth. There are interesting stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave. The underground stream flows in the cave. The water of this stream is said to be good for skin and skin diseases. The air of the cave is said to be good for asthma. The Zindan Cave, which is protected by being a protected area, was illuminated and opened to visitors.
The Sorgun Cave
It is located in Sorgun Plateau, which is 10 km away from Aksu town center. It has a length of 301 meters. A strong stream flows in winter and spring in the cave. This stream flowing in the cave flows into the mouth of the Sorgun Cave as a spring. You can also visit the Solgun Plateau, which has plenty of water resources and green nature.
Published: Apr 18, 2019
Latest Revision: Apr 18, 2019
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