ADIYAMAN

About 600,000 people live in Adıyaman. Its history is very old. According to some studies about BC. Was established in 40.000. width as the city is one of the 10 largest cities in Turkey. It is possible to find various historical ruins. The Archeology Museum opened in 1987 has about 30,000 items. Nemrut ruins are the most famous historical ruins of Adıyaman. If you come to Adıyaman one day, do not return without seeing Nemrut!

Oturakci market is the most famous market of the city where souvenirs are sold. Here you can find the souvenirs of Adıyaman. In this market there are wooden articles and fabric items. People like toy dolls are sold.

The most famous dish is chewed. This meal, made with spices, meat and bulgur, is the most consumed meal of Adıyaman.

One of the world's largest dams is located in this city. Various sports are done on the Atatürk dam. Rowing, swimming and boat trip are some of them.

HISTORICAL

There are traces of the oldest settlements in Adiyaman. B.C. Founded in 40.000, this city has a long history. Adıyaman respectively; Hittites, Assyrians, Kingdom of Macedonia, the Kingdom of Komagen, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, Abbasid, Seljuk and Ottoman Turkey took control over the region. It is located within the borders of Turkey now.

The historical churches and historical mosques in Adıyaman provide information about the history of Adıyaman. This city, which smells history, takes us to the past with the National Parks. Nemrut, listed as a cultural asset by UNESCO, welcomes 1 million Turists per year from the world. The most intense visit is in May and October. It is one of the first 7 National Parks to see the most beautiful sunrise and sunsets.