North of Afyon and near the large village of Kayıhan, the Göynüş Vadisi is barely a valley in any recognisable sense but is home to some fine rock formations as well as to several wonderful rock carvings that have survived from Phrygian times. Walkers on the waymarked Frig Yolu (Phrygian Way) will be able to make their way here from Ayazini, further to the east.
The two most striking rock carvings are called the Aslankaya (Lion Rock) and the Yılankaya (Snake Rock). The Aslankaya is further from the road and consists of the small opening into a tomb with two huge lions rampant guarding it.
The Yılankaya is actually another Aslankaya that has fallen on its side so that the lion’s head is almost on the ground. Other parts of the carving were probably easily thought of as resembling a snake instead. Near the main stone it’s easy to see a second that once joined it before they tumbled and split apart. 
Yılankaya
Transport info
If you take a minibus to Kayıhan from Afyon‘s Köy Garaj (local bus terminal) you will be able to walk to the valley. Otherwise you need a car or taxi to get here.
