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Kybele Kaya Kabartması
The Kybele Rock Relief is a historical artifact located in the Akpınar picnic area. Dating back to the 13th century BC, this relief depicts Kybele, the mother goddess of Anatolia.
Kybele Kaya Kabartması and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
The Kybele Rock Relief, depicted seated on a flat rock in the Akpınar recreation area, is located here. This figure carved into the rock is 8x10 meters high. Although some parts have deteriorated due to the effects of weather conditions, it can still be seen today that she grasps her breasts with both hands and wears a cylindrical headdress. On the right side of the relief, traces of four Hittite hieroglyphs can barely be seen. The Kybele Rock Relief is dated to the second half of the 13th century B.C. Kybele is the mother goddess worshipped throughout the entire Anatolian peninsula. (Magna Mater). It is stated that the mother goddess Kybele formed a cult in Magnesia under the name “Sipylene.” Kybele was also depicted on Magnesia coins.
Source: Governorship of Manisa. (2012). Manisa Guide 2012. Manisa: Governorship of Manisa Cultural Publications.
Places to Visit in Manisa Address: Akpınar Recreation Area
Last updated: 17 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kybele Kaya Kabartması sits within Şehzadeler, Manisa. The toroti catalogue holds 34 described stops across Manisa, 14 of them in Şehzadeler.
The nearest stop is Spil Dağı Milli Parkı, 2.3 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Izmir – Balikesir route passes 7.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kybele Kaya Kabartması?
- The Kybele Rock Relief is a historical artifact located in the Akpınar picnic area. Dating back to the 13th century BC, this relief depicts Kybele, the mother goddess of Anatolia.
- Where is Kybele Kaya Kabartması?
- Kybele Kaya Kabartması is in Şehzadeler, Manisa.
- How long does it take to visit Kybele Kaya Kabartması?
- The suggested visit time for Kybele Kaya Kabartması is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kybele Kaya Kabartması?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kybele Kaya Kabartması; the closest are Spil Dağı Milli Parkı, Manisa Mevlevihanesi, Niobe Kayası (Ağlayan Kaya).
- Is Kybele Kaya Kabartması on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Kybele Kaya Kabartması lies 7.8 km from the Izmir – Balikesir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.