Gülağaç
Gülağaç is an extraordinary destination for early human history and nature lovers. Key highlights include the Aşıklı Höyük Archaeological Site, Mamasın Dam Lake (offering lakeside dining and boat tours), Sofular Underground City, and scenic views of Mount Hasan.
Tourist experience
Gülağaç is an extraordinary destination for early human history and nature lovers. Key highlights include the Aşıklı Höyük Archaeological Site, Mamasın Dam Lake (offering lakeside dining and boat tours), Sofular Underground City, and scenic views of Mount Hasan.
Key points of interest
Investment outlook
Gülağaç's economy relies on commercial vegetable cultivation (garlic, potatoes, and beans), cattle farming, and archaeological eco-tourism. Opportunities exist in garlic processing and packaging, cold storage, and lakeside eco-lodge hospitality.
Living here
Gülağaç offers a serene, green, and pleasant countryside lifestyle. Positioned just 35 kilometers east of Aksaray city center, residents enjoy Mamasın Lake views, fresh agricultural markets, and a quiet living environment.
History & cultural identity
Gülağaç, historically known as Ağaçlı, sits along the Melendiz River basin beneath Mount Hasan. The region boasts an ancient history dating back over 10,000 years to the Neolithic site of Aşıklı Höyük—one of the earliest known agrarian settlements in Central Anatolia where early brain surgery (trepanation) was discovered.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aşıklı Höyük famous for?+
It is one of Anatolia's oldest Neolithic mound sites (10,000 years old), famous for early agricultural settlement and obsidian tools.
What local crop is Gülağaç famous for?+
Gülağaç is nationally renowned for producing high-grade aromatic garlic and potatoes.
How far is Gülağaç from Aksaray city center?+
Gülağaç is located approximately 35 kilometers east of Aksaray city center.