Han
Han is a top destination for Phrygian heritage and rock-cut architecture enthusiasts. The crown jewel is the Yazılıkaya Midas Monument (Midas Kenti)—a 17-meter monumental carved rock facade—alongside the subterranean Han Underground City, historic rock tombs, and pine-forested plateaus.
Tourist experience
Han is a top destination for Phrygian heritage and rock-cut architecture enthusiasts. The crown jewel is the Yazılıkaya Midas Monument (Midas Kenti)—a 17-meter monumental carved rock facade—alongside the subterranean Han Underground City, historic rock tombs, and pine-forested plateaus.
Key points of interest
Investment outlook
Han's economy revolves around archaeological cultural tourism, high-altitude sheep and cattle husbandry, forestry, and organic agriculture. Key investment avenues include heritage lodge hospitality, Phrygian trail eco-tourism, and organic dairy processing.
Living here
Han offers a quiet, healthy, and high-altitude mountain village lifestyle. Surrounded by pine forests and ancient rock monuments, residents enjoy unpolluted alpine air, clean spring water, and authentic rural traditions.
History & cultural identity
Han holds an extraordinary place in world archeology as a primary center of the ancient Phrygian Kingdom. Known anciently as Khosrew or Han-ı Barçın along the Royal Road, the district served as a monumental rock-carved religious sanctuary dedicated to Cybele. It preserved its strategic value through Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Midas Monument in Han?+
It is a world-famous 17-meter Phrygian monumental rock-cut facade carved in honor of King Midas and Cybele.
How far is Han from Eskişehir city center?+
Han is located approximately 105 kilometers south of Eskişehir city center.
Is the Han Underground City open to visitors?+
Yes, the excavated galleries beneath Han town center offer illuminated walking paths for tourists.
Nearby Districts
Other districts in Eskişehir
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