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Massive volcanic black rock monolith rising vertically from city center with summit ramparts.
Afyonkarahisar Castle and Akroinon Volcanic Rock Fortress

Research inventory

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Afyonkarahisar Castle and Akroinon Volcanic Rock Fortress

Reading the place

Not one monument, but a layered setting.

Afyonkarahisar Castle and Akroinon Volcanic Rock Fortress represent Anatolia's majestic rock citadel, perched on a 226-meter volcanic monolith since 1350 BCE.

Translation status

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Source review status

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Afyonkarahisar · afyonkarahisar

Research note

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How to use this dossier

Read this dossier with its 2 linked source records and Bronze Age, Ionia & Aeolis, Hellenistic era, Roman era, Eastern Roman era, Beyliks & Seljuks, Ottoman era, The Aegean today period mapping. Check source scope and date before making a visitor decision; narrative and district links open the wider cultural network around the place.

Narratives that include this place

Periods

  • Bronze Age
  • Ionia & Aeolis
  • Hellenistic era
  • Roman era
  • Eastern Roman era
  • Beyliks & Seljuks
  • Ottoman era
  • The Aegean today

Regional context

Inner Aegean

Research sources

District guide

Merkez

Province guide

Afyonkarahisar