An archaeological route tracing thousands of years of civilizations in the Niğde plain.
Located in the heart of Central Anatolia on the transit route of civilizations, the Niğde plain harbors the layers of a history spanning thousands of years. This one-day archaeological discovery route, specially planned for history enthusiasts, starts from ancient settlements in the region and delves into the traces of the Hittite civilization. Fitting highly valuable stops into a limited time frame, this trip creates a unique opportunity for those wanting to wander through the oldest pages of history and observe Anatolia's deep-rooted past on site.
You begin your exploration by studying in detail the ruins of historical Eski Porsuk, which has held strategic importance since ancient times. Following these ruins bearing traces of life in the region, you try to understand the structure of the ancient settlement at the Zeyve Höyük area, which was brought to light by archaeological excavations and provides very important clues about the region's history. After completing your observations here, you turn your route to the Gökbez Kaya Kabartması, one of the striking works of the Late Hittite period, carved into the rocks with great mastery, admiring this unique monument reflecting the art and belief system of its time.
Following these intensive and tiring yet highly instructive field trips, you head towards the city center. You reach the Niğde Müzesi, where valuable artifacts and priceless finds excavated from the sites you saw in the field throughout the day, shaping the region's history, are professionally exhibited. You thoroughly complete this short but profound historical tour by examining the chronologically arranged historical artifacts and evaluating the remains reaching our day from the mounds with a more informed perspective.