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Adiyaman (city description)
Adiyaman is located in the Souteast site of Turkey in the central Firat (Euphrates) river region.The archeological research shows that the history of the area dates back to the Paleolothic Age.That means, if you are one of the history lovers, visit Adiyaman province immediately.In the Neolithic Age, Gritille, Hayaz, Ancoz and Samsat were culture centers.Before the republican era, Adiyaman was known as 'Hisn-i Mansur'.Many civilizations such as Hittites, Mittanis, Urartus, Assyrians, Meds, Persians, Alexander the Great and the Kommagene had lived in Adiyaman throughout the history.It also hosted Seljuk Turks, Crusades and Mamelukes in the 11th, Anatolian Seljuks, Ilkhanite and Mamelukes in the 12th century.Ottoman Empire captured Adiyaman in 1516 in the reign of Yavuz Sultan Selim.The province has the remains of Hellenistic era, Romans and the Byzantine belonging to the Islamic-Turkish heritage.Adiyaman Museum shelters these assets obtained during the salvation work started in 1978 along with the Lower Euphrates Project.Many pieces such as tumulus and coins from Romans and Seljuks are placed in the museum.Adiyaman was one a district of Malatya province until 1954 when it was given the status of province.
There are historical sites worth to see within the central town include the Fortress, Carsi Mosque, Old Palace Mosque, Kap Mosque and the Grand Ulu Mosque from 14th century.Caliph Omayyad Commander Munsur Ibn-i Cavene built the fortress of Adiyaman on a hill at the center of the town in order to defend the city against the Byzantine attacks.Pirin which is known as Perre in the ancient time, is 5 km away from Adiyaman.The city remains and 208 caves in the rocks full of human relieves which shall draw attention for history lovers.
The Adiyaman Museum that is open everyday except on Mondays, contains archeological and ethnographical findings from numerous historical periods.
National Park where famous Nemrud Mountain tumulus, Karakus Hill, Cendere Bridge, Samsat, Arsameia, Dikilitas, Kahta, Goksu Bridge, and rock graves are placed, are extraordinary sites that you should visit immediately.You may fall in love with the sunset on Nemrut Mountain.Every year many people come to visit huge statues located on Nemrut Mountain.The best time to have a sightseeing of the landscape is April and May in order to see wonderful sunset and sundown.
If you are interested in local handicrafts, rugs, kilims and saddle bags, Oturakci Carsisi (Bazaar) is awaiting for you.
The landscape of Adiyaman enlarges from the Southeastern Taurus Range to the Euphrates over an era of 7,614 square kilometres.The population of the province is 678,999.Adiyaman has various districts according to its administration such as the central Adiyaman, Kahta, Golbasi, Besni, Celikhan, Gerger, Samsat, Sincik and Tut.The Euphrates which put on the map the southern and eastern borders of the province.
Its economy is based on crop farming and stock breeding.One forth of the total territory of the province is under cultivation.Main products are wheat, barley and corn.Pistachio orchards are used to be important source for income instead of vineyards.When the GAP Project completes, fish culture, cotton textile plants and facilities processing feed, milk and meat shall gather more significant.
Adiyaman is located under climatic conditions generally known as the continental climate with hot, dry summers, and cold winters.The average temperatures do not vary singificantly within the entire province from 30C- 20C during the summer monts.The nights in summer can sometimes be cool.Don`t forget to bring thick clothes!
Throughout the history, lots of civilizations has hosted in Adiyaman.The province has numerous features which reflects the customs in different periods such as folk dancing, rugs and kilims..Folk songs, folk dancers and tombs are famous that you should see.You have an opportnity to taste different kinds of meatball such as cig kofte, icli kofte, mercimekli kofte and hitap (stuffed hot pie) are delicious local food in Adiyaman.
Adiyaman can be reached by rail, air and overland routes.Golbasi district has crossroads to Malatya, Kahramanmaras and Gaziantep.Railroad connection is also available in Golbasi via Malatya and Adana railroad pasts.
Adiyaman province is sorrounded by the provinces of Diyarbakir (to the East), Malatya (to the North), Kahramanmaras (to the west), Sanliurfa and Gaziantep (to the South).
Adiyaman hotels are historical places where you shall feel alive.Adiyaman Hotels have 645 rooms and 785 beds capacity in total.Adiyaman Hotels can be listed as Bozdogan Hotel, Grand Isias Hotel, Zeus Hotel, Antiochos Hotel, Bardakci Tassaray Hotel, Euphrat Hotel, Kervansaray Nemrut Dagi Hotel.You will feel as comfortable as your home at these hotels.Before you come, make your hotel reservation from Icem Tour Travel Agency, otherwise you may have accomdation problems.
Adiyaman is a history and culture center. With its scenic and historical beauty, Adiyaman has one of the highest potentials for growth of tourism.You will be admired of Adiyaman.When you come Adiyaman you shall come up various festivals held in Adiyaman such as International Nemrut Kommagene Festival in June - this one is most favourite -, Dove Festival that is held by Birdslover, Besni Education and Culture Festival ( 23th September), Golbasi Prophet Currant Festival ( 22th-25th August), Honey Culture and Tourism Festival ( 4th August).Every year at every season many people visit Adiyaman and its sorroundings from all over the world.Most of the year especially at festival times, Adiyaman Hotels are full.You can do your hotel reservation from Icem Tour Travel Agency before the hotels get full!
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