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Kaşbıyıklar offers two distinct themes for planning a trip. Muslar Kaya Evleri combines a multi-storey rock settlement with historical accounts and distinctive rock formations. Kaşbıyıklar Yaylası offers a different focus: a pond landscape, walks, and outdoor activities. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Kaşbıyıklar, you can shape your stay around these different themes.
Muslar Kaya Evleri is located within the boundaries of Kaşbıyıklar village, 7 kilometers from the district center of Seben. In the rocky area known as Ulukayalar, it lies northeast of the Muslar Mahallesi neighborhood.
Muslar Kaya Evleri: Settlement and Rock Landscape
In 2009, Muslar Kaya Evleri was registered as a first-degree archaeological and natural protected area. It is considered a probable early Christian rock settlement. Its classification as a settlement and its protected archaeological and natural character are among the site's defining features.
The settlement is five storeys high. Openings can be seen in the rocks on the eastern slope of its valley: some are natural in origin, while others are man-made. The site thus displays both its multi-storey settlement form and the different types of rock openings.
West of the settlement, on the summit and on a level area, are two cisterns believed to be water wells. Fairy chimneys are found on the upper rock formations on both sides of the valley. Some are already fully formed, while others are still developing. The cisterns, rock openings, and fairy chimneys reveal different aspects of the settlement and its surroundings.
Local tradition is also part of its history: after the defeat by Timur and the Mongols at the Battle of Ankara in 1402, Mehmet Çelebi, son of Yıldırım Beyazıt, is said to have hidden in the multi-room Muslar Kaya Evleri. According to the account, he then re-established the Ottoman Empire from Seben. The probable early Christian classification and this story offer two distinct historical points of reference for a visit.
Kaşbıyıklar Yaylası: Pond, Trails, and Activities
Kaşbıyıklar Yaylası has a natural pond. The natural landscape offers visitors opportunities to take photographs and relax. The natural pond is a distinctive feature of the landscape. The highland has suitable trails for walks and hikes, and extensive areas around it are suitable for family picnics.
A report dated May 9, 2026, describes suitable trails for walks and hikes in nature. It also mentions extensive areas around the highland that are suitable for family picnics. These activities differ in character: the trails offer the opportunity to get active in nature, while the picnic areas provide a place to take a break together.
The report also mentions suitable camping areas at Kaşbıyıklar Yaylası and describes the highland as suitable for caravan tourism. This adds camping and caravan travel to the options of hiking and picnicking. When planning, you can consider whether you are more interested in the rock settlement and its history or in the landscape and activities on the highland.
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