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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! |
