Adiyaman is considered one of the most important provinces in Turkey, especially when it comes to tourism. Located in the southeastern part of Turkey, in the central Euphrates river region, Adiyaman is also known to be the cradle of the oldest civilizations in history. During the Neolithic age, in 8000-7000 BC.C, the regions of Adiyaman, specifically Gritille, Hayaz, Samsat and Ancoz were the prime cultural centers. Because of this, Adiyaman is still home to plenty of relics, remnants and structures coming from the Hellenistic, Romanian and Byzantine era which are exhibited in the Adiyaman Museum. Other museum pieces were obtained from other excavations and the salvation work which began in 1978 along with the Lower Euphrates Project. Adiyaman was formerly called Hisn-i-Mansur, well until the beginning of the republican era.
Visitors to the place shouldn’t miss the Nemrut Mountain in the Kahta District, where the graves, statues and temples of kings are preserved to this day. Nemrut Mountain National Park, an impressive landscape situated 2150 meters above the ground, can also be found here. In fact, King Antiochus I decided that his own grave should be at the summit of the Mountain, and said “Those who come to visit my grave should wear their most beautiful clothes and the most fragrant perfumes. I will give them happiness and prosperity for generations on these lands.” Today, the place is visited mostly by domestic and foreign tourists for its historical value and natural beauty. Other historical sites located within the central town include the Old Palace Mosque, the Kap.
Mosque, Carsi Mosque and the Gran Ulu Mosque built during the 14th century. Situated at the center of the town is the fortress of Adiyaman, which was built by Caliph Ommayad Commander Munsur Ibn-i Cavene to defend the city against the attacks of the Byzantine empire. The fortress has since been turned into a park where guests can still recall the glorious battle days of old.
The region of Adiyaman thrives mostly on crop farming and stock breeding. In fact, cultivated land makes up about a fourth of the total territory of the province. However, because of the GAP project, or the Southeastern Anatolian project, it is expected that the fish culture, cotton textile plants and manufacturers of milk and meat will gain more prominence in the region. GAP has also accelerated the light industry. Additionally, Adiyaman is considered Turkey’s oil boom town. When vast reserves of oil were discovered around the province of Kahta, money simply flowed into Adiyaman, the provincial capital.
Adiyaman also boasts plenty of air, rail and overland routes. The primary junction is the Golbasi district, which is on the main highway to other places such as Malatya, Kahramanmaras and Gaziantep. It is also in Golbasi where rail connections are made. Adiyaman has even ioened an airport, where flights to Istanbul via Ankara are made thrice a week. Guests considering to reside or invest in this place will definitely benefit from the relatively new business enterprises that are slowly booming in this region.
Adiyaman is considered one of the most important provinces in Turkey, especially when it comes to tourism. Located in the southeastern part of Turkey, in the central Euphrates river region, Adiyaman is also known to be the cradle of the oldest civilizations in history. During the Neolithic age, in 8000-7000 BC.C, the regions of Adiyaman, specifically Gritille, Hayaz, Samsat and Ancoz were the prime cultural centers. Because of this, Adiyaman is still home to plenty of relics, remnants and structures coming from the Hellenistic, Romanian and Byzantine era which are exhibited in the Adiyaman Museum. Other museum pieces were obtained from other excavations and the salvation work which began in 1978 along with the Lower Euphrates Project. Adiyaman was formerly called Hisn-i-Mansur, well until the beginning of the republican era. 
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