Adiyaman
is situated in the most western part of
South Eastern Anatolia . Population is approximately 800.00 people.
There are plenty of tales about the name of the Adiyaman .
The most common and known is take part in a city called “Farrin”. 7 sons of a pagan father someday , “when their father was outside “ destroyed all the idols
in the house . 7 son accepted and
announced that ( as Jesus christ declared) the god is one . When the father learned all about his sons
beliefs and demolitions of the idols he worship , He slaughtered all his
sons. After the christianity belief outspreaded in the area , inhibitants and
believers built a monastery to the memory of these brave men. This monastery named as “Yedi yaman ( 7 brave men )”.
In centuries this name , formed as “Adiyaman
(brave named )”.
History of Adiyaman goes back to ancient times , different civilisations ,
cultures were settled and lived in this
land. Today Adiyaman with the values
taken through it’s history by countless
civilisations is one of the most important tourism center in Turkey. Adiyaman
hosts world wide guests all year around
.
Tips and Places
to visit in Adiyaman!
Definitely a must to go up Mount Nemrut and watch the sunset or sunrise ,
Adiyaman Museum must be visited.
Local foods must be tasted . In the city centrum and on the way to Mount
Nemrut many restaurants are available to taste kebap , and grilled fishes.
(Cilbir , Adiyaman Kebap , Eksili kofte and Sillik recommended )
In the city from from old Bazaar ( oturakci pazari ) you can buy , rugs ,
saddle bags, local souvenirs .