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Men Kutsal Alanı
The Sacred Area was built in the name of the "Moon God Men" and its history dates back to the 4th century BC. The hill and its foothills consist of many structures. To the south, on the highest hill, stands the Temple of Men. The temple was built on a platform with many steps. There is a Temenos Wall surrounding the temple. Near the north and east of Men Kutsal Alanı, there are some house ruins, and at the far north there are stadium ruins.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The Sacred Area was built in the name of the "Moon God Men" and its history dates back to the 4th century BC. The hill and foothills of the area consist of many structures. To the south, on the highest hill, there is the Temple of Men. The temple was established on a platform with many steps. There is a Temenos Wall surrounding the temple. Near the north and east of the Men Sacred Area, there are some house ruins and, at the far north, stadium ruins. Also, a little further east, on a certain elevation, there are the ruins of a small temple and an andron. On the north side of the sacred area, there are also the ruins of a Byzantine Church.
Places to Visit in Isparta Address: Yalvaç / Isparta
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Men Kutsal Alanı sits within Yalvaç, Isparta. The toroti catalogue holds 143 described stops across Isparta, 20 of them in Yalvaç.
The nearest stop is Eski Mahalle Camii, 300 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Antalya route passes 12 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Men Kutsal Alanı?
- The Sacred Area was built in the name of the "Moon God Men" and its history dates back to the 4th century BC. The hill and its foothills consist of many structures. To the south, on the highest hill, stands the Temple of Men. The temple was built on a platform with many steps. There is a Temenos Wall surrounding the temple. Near the north and east of Men Kutsal Alanı, there are some house ruins, and at the far north there are stadium ruins.
- Where is Men Kutsal Alanı?
- Men Kutsal Alanı is in Yalvaç, Isparta.
- How long does it take to visit Men Kutsal Alanı?
- The suggested visit time for Men Kutsal Alanı is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Men Kutsal Alanı?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Men Kutsal Alanı; the closest are Eski Mahalle Camii, Sofular Mahalle Yukarı Camii, Leblebiciler Mahalle Camii.
- Is Men Kutsal Alanı on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Men Kutsal Alanı lies 12 km from the Ankara – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.