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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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