Destination
Maltaş Frig Anıti
It is an open-air worship area located within the borders of Kayıhan Town in İhsaniye District, at the southwestern corner of the Göynüş (Köynüş) Valley, on the Akkuş Yuvası Rocks that bound the valley from the west. Since it is believed that treasure is hidden inside, it is called “Maltaş” or “Malkaya” by the local people. Together with the other Phrygian rock monuments in the region, it is dated to between the 8th and 6th centuries BC. The first study related to the monument was carried out in 1881 by W. M.
Maltaş Frig Anıti and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Maltaş Frig Anıti sits within İhsaniye, Afyonkarahisar. The toroti catalogue holds 99 described stops across Afyonkarahisar, 28 of them in İhsaniye.
The nearest stop is Aslantaş, 840 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Antalya route passes 18 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Maltaş Frig Anıti?
- It is an open-air worship area located within the borders of Kayıhan Town in İhsaniye District, at the southwestern corner of the Göynüş (Köynüş) Valley, on the Akkuş Yuvası Rocks that bound the valley from the west. Since it is believed that treasure is hidden inside, it is called “Maltaş” or “Malkaya” by the local people. Together with the other Phrygian rock monuments in the region, it is dated to between the 8th and 6th centuries BC. The first study related to the monument was carried out in 1881 by W. M.
- Where is Maltaş Frig Anıti?
- Maltaş Frig Anıti is in İhsaniye, Afyonkarahisar.
- How long does it take to visit Maltaş Frig Anıti?
- The suggested visit time for Maltaş Frig Anıti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Maltaş Frig Anıti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Maltaş Frig Anıti; the closest are Aslantaş, Yılantaş, Göynüş Açık Hava Tapınağı.
- Is Maltaş Frig Anıti on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Maltaş Frig Anıti lies 18 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.