Top Things to do in Konya Province
What to do and see in Konya Province, Konya Province: The Best Ancient Ruins
Discover the best top things to do in Konya Province, Turkey including Catalhoyuk Ruins, Ivriz Baraji, Catalhoyuk, Isaura Antik Kenti, Boncuklu Hoyuk, Kilistra, Astra Antik Kenti.
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1. Catalhoyuk Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By SarpedonfromLycia - Ankara, Turkey
This should be in your 'must see list' in Turkey. Çatalhöyük is only 45 minutes far from Konya city center. It was discovered by Mellaart, a great British archeologist in 1958. Once upon a time, the population was 8000 in Çatalhöyük. For that time, it is incredible. Çatalhöyük was the biggest settlement during the prehistoric period all over the world. You can compare it with Troy during 2th millenium BC, Ephesus during Hellenistic and Roman period, Rome during the Imperial age, Istanbul during 16th century or modern NYC or Shangai. When you enter the historic site, first you will see the small visitor center and model houses. You can have an idea about daily life in prehistoric Çatalhöyük by visiting this area. The most interesting thing is the location of the doors. Because the entry points of the houses were the ceilings. The doors were on the ceilings and there were no streets. After visiting the center and model houses, you can also see two covered and protected excavation sites. As you can easily guess, only a small part of the settlement has been excavated. What is really incredible is absence of any trace of aggression or war in this settlement. Think about it. Violence is the result of modernity, it is not human nature. The entrance is FREE. Do not miss it.
2. Ivriz Baraji
3. Catalhoyuk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By fianwilson - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
If you are into archaeology or pre-history, this site is a must. One of the most sensitively and well presented sites I have visited, it is captivating and informative. Hard to believe it was inhabited almost 10,000 years ago. Local taxis will take you the 33km from Konya and ours waited a full 3 hours for us. Truly memorable and a highlight of my extensive experience of visiting such sites in the world.
4. Isaura Antik Kenti
5. Boncuklu Hoyuk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By SteveC6584 - Curramore, Australia
Experience the historic site of Boncuklu Höyük in the rural countryside of the broad Konya Plain. This site offers visitors educational content in the form of a visitor centre and reconstructed Neolithic buildings. During the excavation season which runs from mid July to mid September you can also see the archaeological process in action.
