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Ortaköy, Administrative district in Aksaray Province, Turkey

The district spans 727 square kilometers of Central Anatolia, featuring agricultural lands and residential areas at 1140 meters above sea level.

Archaeological excavations near Ortaköy have uncovered settlements from the Early Bronze Age, with evidence of Phrygian civilization in the 7th century BCE.

The tomb of Turkish mystic Yunus Emre stands on Ziyaret Hill, marking centuries of spiritual and literary influence in the region.

Ortaköy connects to major Turkish cities, situated 501 kilometers from Istanbul and 167 kilometers from Ankara, with regular transportation services.

The district contains 30 distinct villages, each maintaining traditional agricultural practices while adapting to modern administrative systems.

Location: Aksaray Province

Elevation above the sea: 1,140 m

Website: http://www.ortakoy.bel.tr/, http://www.ortakoy.gov.tr/

Address: Ortaköy, Aksaray, Türkiye 68601 Ortaköy

Website: http://ortakoy.bel.tr

GPS coordinates: 38.73662,34.04122

Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:59

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