Amasya: Ottoman Princes and the Yeşilırmak River
Amasya has a long history encompassing Hittite, Persian, Roman and Ottoman periods. It is particularly associated with Ottoman princes who gained experience of government here before some went on to become sultans. White-rendered traditional...
Amasya
Amasya Houses
Black Sea Region
Historic Türkiye
Ottoman Princes
Pontic Kings
Türkiye Travel
Yeşilırmak
Amasya
Ottoman Princes
Black Sea
Amasya Houses
Turkish History
Tourism in Türkiye
Northern Türkiye
Royal Tombs
Yeşilırmak River
Introduction
Kilis offers a quieter introduction to southeastern Anatolia, with a distinctive local character shaped by its position near the Syrian border. Its heritage reaches from ancient settlements to the Ottoman period. Local food, historic stone houses and the province's castles are among...
Border Towns
Kilis
Kilis Castle
South-Eastern Anatolia
Türkiye History
Türkiye Travel
Turkish Cities
Turkish Cuisine
Turkish Cuisine
Turkish History
South-Eastern Anatolia
Türkiye Borders
Tourism in Türkiye
Kilis Castle
Kilis
Türkiye Cities
Introduction
Adıyaman is rich in the history of southeastern Anatolia, best known for Mount Nemrut and its monumental statues. Broad valleys and quieter landscapes complement the archaeological heritage, while the city offers a warm local welcome.
📍 Geography
Adıyaman province lies in...
Adıyaman
Commagene
Mount Nemrut
Mount Nemrut
South-Eastern Anatolia
Türkiye Travel
Turkish Cities
Turkish History
Türkiye Archaeology
Adıyaman
Turkish History
Mount Nemrut
South-Eastern Anatolia
Commagene Civilisation
Tourism in Türkiye
Türkiye Cities
Introduction
Batman is a city whose modern growth has been closely tied to oil. Its wider province combines rugged landscapes with a much older historical heritage. The city stands on a broad plain near the Batman River, with mountains and valleys giving the surrounding region its distinctive...
Batman
Batman River
Hasankeyf
Oil Industry in Türkiye
South-Eastern Anatolia
Türkiye History
Türkiye Travel
Turkish Cities
Batman
Turkish History
South-Eastern Anatolia
Hasankeyf
Türkiye Cities
Türkiye Oil Industry
Türkiye Valleys
Batman Province