Bor, Administrative division in Central Anatolia, Turkey
The administrative center of Bor stands at an elevation of 1,115 meters on a high plain, 14 kilometers southeast of Niğde city.
The settlement traces its origins to Hittite civilization as Tuwanuwa, later becoming Tyana under Roman rule and a significant Byzantine Christian center.
The district maintains traditional economic activities including livestock raising, carpet production, and leather manufacturing within its administrative boundaries.
The administrative region includes multiple neighborhoods and serves as the seat of Bor District, with a recorded population of 41,999 residents in 2022.
Archaeological excavations at Köşk Höyük reveal substantial Hittite settlements, while Roman waterways and ancient baths remain visible in the area.
GPS coordinates: 37.89632,34.56273
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:02
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Mount Hasan
43.3 km
Tyana
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Anti-Taurus Mountains
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Bolkar Mountains
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Ivriz rock reliefs
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Ulu Camii
70.7 km
Demirkazık Peak
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Alâeddin Niğde Mosque
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Tunna
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Leaning Minaret
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Niğde Castle
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Gümüşler Monastery
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Saint Theodore Church
55.1 km
Köşk Höyük
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Aksaray Museum
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Kızıl Kilise
42.1 km
Çanlı Kilise
58.4 km
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Şekerpınarı Bridge
54.2 km
Öküz Mehmet Pasha Complex
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Aksaray Red Mosque
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Niğde Archaeological Museum
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Kwangjin Park
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Konya Ereğli Museum
62.1 km
Gökbez relief
17.9 km
Kınık Höyük
16.7 km
Küçükköy Church
11.6 kmReviews
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