Aksaray was a natural harbour at Lycos Stream's mouth during Byzantine period. Eleutherios harbour was built by Theodosius in 4th century. Forum Bovis was built in 380s as open market with execution site. Aksaray was center of imperial city's transportation and trade
Located in Aksaray province, 40 km from Aksaray city center. Approximately 100 km from Nevşehir. Accessible via Gülağaç Derinkuyu road or Akşehir-Nevşehir highway
Built by Alaeddin Keykubad I in 1229, later renovated in 1278. Located 40 km from Aksaray and 94 km from Konya. Part of important trade network connecting Antalya to Iran via Konya. Destroyed multiple times during military conflicts and sieges