Akkaya near Ayaş: Cooperative and History
Accommodation in Akkaya
Akkaya near Ayaş offers two specific topics for a stay: a women’s cooperative and the Osman Dede site. If you are looking for a hotel, compare its exact address with your planned visit. The location information does not confirm room availability or that any particular hotel offers products from the cooperative.
Cooperative and Products
The Ayaş-Akkaya Women’s Cooperative was founded by women producers in 2007 and began with a project to make tomato paste. The women produce, among other things, village tarhana, tomato paste, and breakfast spreads, which are offered through an online shop and factory sales. The figure of 60 tonnes of tomato paste produced refers to 2019; information about organic farming and the first exports relates to 2020. These historical figures should not be taken as current production or as confirmation that the shop is always open. Check current sales arrangements before making the trip.
Historical Site
The Osman Dede Zaviyesi is classified as a mosque and zaviye dating from the 19th century. A foundation deed from 1888 is available for the site. The village was relocated in 1970 to a new location five kilometers away; the former site was abandoned. The Osman Dede tomb is still visited from the village. This means the historical site is not necessarily in the current village center or accessible at all times. Check its location and visiting rules separately.
For the broader travel overview: Ankara.
