Historical and Natural Beauty of Akören

Akören district, located south of Konya and bordered by mountains on three sides, is a notable region with rich historical and natural attractions. 

Discoveries such as Greek inscriptions, tear bottles, terracotta pot and pan fragments, and ancient architectural pieces found in archaeological sites like Dinorna, Karahüyük, Horozun Hill, Gavurlar Bath, and Akçeşme indicate that the area was densely populated during the prehistoric and Roman-Byzantine periods. Historically, the district was known by various names, evolving over time from "Avuran," "Avveren," "Avren," to "Akviran," and was officially recorded as Akören in 1961.

Today, Akören comprises 10 settlements: Ahmediye, Alan, Avdan, Belkuyu, Çatoren, Dutlu, Karahüyük, Kayasu, Orhaniye, and Süleymaniye. The district center offers unique sights such as the Koca Mosque, Koca Fountain, Orhaniye Bridge, Körpe Seyyid Tomb, Avdan Lodge, Akören Pond, May Dam, Blue Defile, and Çat Stream. Akören is also renowned for its historic cisterns, including the Satanlı, Tatlısu, and Üçkise Cisterns. 

Additionally, Akören stands out for its natural beauty, featuring places like the Blue Defile, Yarma Valley, and Çomaklar Canyon, which provide an ideal setting for outdoor activities like rafting, trekking, mountaineering, photo safaris, camping, caravanning, fishing, off-roading, jeep safaris, bicycle tourism, horseback riding, and hiking.