Phrygian

In an astonishing case of cultural heritage misuse, a 3,000-year-old Phrygian rock-cut tomb in the village of Ayazini, Türkiye, has been illegally transformed into a café-restaurant. The sacred burial site, which lies within the Phrygian Valley of Afyonkarahisar and is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, was repurposed without permission into a business space outfitted with seating, carpets, lighting, and even a chimney heating system. First reported by Hürriyet, the establishment operated under the name "Taş Bahçe " ("Stone Garden") and promoted itself on social media using captions like "The glory of the stone rooms." Photos and videos show the tomb’s ancient chambers retrofitted with modern comforts and decorative items affixed directly into the stone. Phrygian Temple Found