Phyrgia was an ancient civilization that ruled mainly in the west of Central Anatolia in Turkey between 1200- 700 BC. It was divided into two regions in ancient times. The area between the Red River and the Lydian region was called ”Phyrigia Megale” while the region covering the provinces of Eski?ehir, Afyonkarahisar, and Kütahya was called ”Phyrigia Micra” or Phyrigian Valley. This region is an old volcanic area with tuff rock and deep valleys. Phyrigians believed that Mother Goddess Cybele lived in high places like cliffs and valleys, therefore, they built their sacred monuments in such places. As a result, the area known as Phyrigian Valley became culturally and politically more dominant. The Phrygian remains are more prominent within this region for that reason. The ancient site is on UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
Here are some of the most impressive Phrygian remains in Anatolia.

Yaz?l?kaya

Yaz?l?kaya, meaning ”Inscribed Rock” in Turkish, is a religious rock-cut monument dedicated to King Midas of Phrygia. It is located in Eski?ehir province.

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The area is also known as Midas City due to the monument.

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The scenery of the Midas City

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Little Yaz?l?kaya (Unfinished Monument)

This rock-cut facade was planned but never finished due to the disproportionality of the architectural elements as researchers suggest, hence the name Unfinished Monument. It is locally known a...