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MUS (city description)
Mus is located nearby
Murat and Karasu rivers in Eastern Anatolia Region.It has the third largest plain
which has extraordinary natural beauty full of green places between mountains after
Igdir.If you go up to the further there is a forest which has a river takes you
totaly into a different world.You can taste the best flavour of fruits and vegetables
which is not hormoned.The names of mountains include Bingol Mountains, Otluk Mountains,
Hacres (Karacavus, Cavus) Mountains, Yakupaga Mountains.Live stock production is
improving because of the high platos.Murat valley is an ideal walking area for walkers
along the Murat River.Mus, Bulanik, Liz, Malazgirt are important grassy plains of
Turkey.There are marvellous bridges over Murat and Karasu Rivers.If you are interested
in fishing , Big Hamurpet Lake, Small Hamurpet Lake, Kaz Lake are awaiting you.Mus
is famous for its tulips as well.Grapes are also very delicous in this region.I
bet you drink too much water up to now.Mus valley is one of the fertile basins in
the west of Lake Van and various river corridors, lie at the foot of the lofty ranges.The
winters are very harsh with lots of snow, blocking roads to small villages for several
monts.Because of the harsh climate and high mountains, the population and habitat
are not dense.
It is 8196 km2 in area and the population of Mus is 453,654.The city`s economy is
based on agriculture and live stock.Hovewer rug and pileless carpet also has an
important role in economy.Bitlis,
Agri, Bingol,
Diyarbakir,
Batman ,
Erzurum
are neighboring provinces.The climate stands on tectonic faults of Anatolia.Mus
is divided into 5 districts which are Bulanik, Malazgirt, Varto, Haskoy and Korkut.
The province dates back to the 6th century AD.The city has still the remains of
citadels and Aslanhane Caravanserai.Attractive Mosques such as Alaeddin Pasa, Haci
Seref and Ulu Mosque from Seljuks are available .Urartu, Median, Persian, Byzantine,
Sasani civilizations had been the first inhabitians in Mus.After 1071 Malazgirt
(Manzikert) Battle between Sejuk and Anatolian Turkish civilizations had entered
the Anatolia and Mus had become under the reign of Turkish civilizations.Ottoman
Empire, following 1515 Caldiran Battle, had entered Mus province.
The town of Malazgirt is known as a famous battle which allowed the first Turks
setting their foot in Anatolia.Manzikert was the center of trading poat of the ancient
kingdom of Armenia at that time.The Byzantine emperor Romanus IV warred against
the emperor of Seljuks Sultan Alp Arslan.Sultan Alp Arslan offered a peace agreement
before the battle because the Romanus was insisting on unreliable Norman mercenaries.The
emperor refused the agreement.After the unavoidable battle, Alp Arslan banished
Byzantines from the Anatolia..This victory helped Turks to enter the Anatolia. And
this date is important and is thought of the beginning of the Turks and that of
Islam in Anatolia.After this date Turks captured the whole Anatolia completely and
following that time founded the Anatolian Seljuk state.
You will be admired of the natural beauty of Mus . Becuse of having an natural beauty,
People come to Mus.Imagine that you are walking inside tulip gardens and breathing
the fresh air of typical Eastern. You migth think that Mus is surrounded by the
mountains,but it's not; because Mus is as flatted as a plain.
You have a chance to taste various fruits and vegetables different from other places
in Turkey.Hotels in Mus are historical places and reflect the residents' lives.You
will feel as comfortable as your home.Since Mus is a very popular place to visit
during the summer vacation, you should make your reservations immediately before
the hotels get full. |
