Bolvadin, District administration center in Afyonkarahisar Province, Turkey.
Bolvadin is an administrative district in Afyonkarahisar Province situated between the Sultandağ and Emirdağ mountains in a wide plain. The area consists of several larger towns and smaller villages distributed across rural countryside.
The area has ancient roots as part of the Phrygian kingdom and was later an important location called Polybotum during Roman times. It later became a significant administrative and trade center under Seljuk and Ottoman rule.
The area is known for making kaymak, a creamy specialty from buffalo milk that plays an important role in local markets and traditional celebrations. This handmade production connects families and communities together and represents a key part of local identity.
The central town holds the main administrative offices and services for residents from urban and rural areas. Visitors should know that some villages lie on poorly developed roads and are therefore harder to reach.
A pharmaceutical company processes locally grown opium poppies into morphine and other medical compounds here. This specialized industry takes advantage of the fertile conditions of the Akarçay River valley for a centuries-old tradition.
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