Celaenae

Historical Places Afyonkarahisar

Celaenae or Kelainai (Greek: Κελαιναί) was an ancient city of Phrygia and capital of the Persian satrapy of Greater Phrygia, near the source of the Maeander River in what is today west central Turkey...

Celaenae - Afyonkarahisar
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About Celaenae

Celaenae or Kelainai (Greek: Κελαιναί) was an ancient city of Phrygia and capital of the Persian satrapy of Greater Phrygia, near the source of the Maeander River in what is today west central Turkey (Dinar of Afyonkarahisar Province), and was situated on the great trade route to the East.

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Location and Access

Celaenae is located in Afyonkarahisar. Coordinates are 38.07167, 30.16556. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Afyonkarahisar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Celaenae is located in Afyonkarahisar. Coordinates: 38.07167, 30.16556.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Afyonkarahisar and visit Celaenae with a professional tour guide.

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