Maps of Adiyaman - Adiyaman Map, Turkey |
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Return to main Turkey Road Map Located at the west of Southeastern Anatolia Region, taking its stage in history rather early dating back to the existence of first man and hosting various different cultures ,Adiyaman is an important culture and tourism center. Along with this, Adiyaman is known to be one of the oldest settlements on Earth; discoveries from every human phase are found on the region. Adiyaman also fascinates its visitors with the ruins of Mt. Nemrut known as the 8th Wonder of World, the ruins of Commagene, Ataturk Dam ,the fourth biggest dam in the world, Camgazi Dam, Winter Camping Organisation and finally with the world champion local folk dances. In Adiyaman; Hittites, Asurians, Hurris, Phyrigians, Persians, Macedonians, Commagenes, Romans and Byzantines had lived through the history.The city was founded by an Emevi Commander Masur Ibni Caneve in 8th Century. After Emevi's dominance came to an end Abbasi, Eyyubi, Seljuk, Mamluks and Ottomans took control of the city respectively. In 1923 it was a district dependent to Malatya, finally after 1954 it became a province. Adiyaman Valiligi -Governorship |
