In the İhsaniye district of Afyonkarahisar This strange situation brings visitors from all over the world to the region. The Ancient Road, located in the extensions of the historic Phrygian Valley; Although it attracts the attention of geologists, archaeologists and art historians from all over the world with its geological structure full of mysterious wheel tracks, it also causes different opinions on the subject.

Agree What is the secret of this path? How true are the ‘mysterious’ claims really?

Phrygian Valley is a natural open-air museum.

since 2015 On the UNESCO tentative list of world heritage This region is not only a protected area but is also a center of attention around the world with its mysterious wheel tracks dating back 14 million years.

The deep ruts in the area called the King’s Road, located in the Goynüş Valley in Phrygia, were registered in 1994 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The traces on the tuffs suggest that this place was used as a trade route.

These tracks Afyonkarahisar-Eskisehir It extends to the highway and we are talking about massive erosion up to about 2 meters in height. Although it initially looked like vehicle tracks, there has always been debate as to whether this could have a completely different explanation.

Although nothing is clearly said about these tracks in the valley, scientists make some claims based on the studies they have conducted in the region. Russian scientist and geologist Alexander Koltypin He has an interesting claim on this issue: 12-14 million years ago a very intelligent breed as it should.

However, scientific studies of the region do not confirm these claims.

Afyonkarahisar Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Tanır, He also stated that the historical structure of the Phrygian Valley dates back to the Hittites, Phrygians and Roman periods and that many scientists came to the region to research the subject. recognizes, He believes that future in-depth research could reveal more information about the region’s history and culture.

The data obtained in the light of research can be found here It belongs to the Paleocene era and shows that the rock structure was formed 12-14 million years ago.

One of the most commonly held views is that this road is in continuous use and that these shapes are formed by being worn away by the wheels. But given that Göbeklitepe is 12,000 years old, the claim that humans lived in this region 14 million years ago is confusing. Although scientific data does not say anything clearly, what is being said at the moment is: It cannot go further than a claim.

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