Altınyazı, Mucur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Altınyazı
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 Altınyazı, Mucur
Location in Turkey
Altınyazı, Mucur
Location in Turkey Central Anatolia
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| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Kırşehir |
| District | Mucur |
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| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
Altınyazı is a small village located in the Mucur District of Kırşehir Province, Turkey. As of 2022, about 115 people live there. It's a place with a long and interesting history!
What's in a Name?
The village of Altınyazı used to be called Aflak. This name came from a brave general from the ancient Seljuk Empire. He passed away in this very spot many years ago.
A Glimpse into the Past
This village is incredibly old, first settled about 2,000 years ago. Over time, Altınyazı has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. Imagine a place that keeps coming back to life!
There's even an ancient church here. It was built way back in the year 300 by the Byzantines. The village also has a secret: an old underground city!
Where is Altınyazı?
Altınyazı is located in a type of grassland called a bozkır, which is like a steppe. The area is also very mountainous. The two highest points are Ağa tepe and Kızlar tepesi. They stand tall at 1,047 meters (about 3,435 feet) above sea level.
The village is 29 kilometers (about 18 miles) from Kırşehir. It's also 8 kilometers (about 5 miles) from Mucur. The capital city, Ankara, is 220 kilometers (about 137 miles) away. Summers in Altınyazı are hot and dry, while winters are quite cold.
Learning in Altınyazı
Currently, there isn't a school in Altınyazı itself.
