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Adıyaman is one of the oldest known settlements in history. In the studies carried out in Adıyaman Palanlı Cave, it was understood that the history of the city dates back to 40,000 BC.

Again, from the historical findings in Samsat-Şehremuz Tepe, it was understood that the Paleolithic period was experienced until 7000 BC, the Neolithic period was experienced until 5000 BC, the Chalcolithic period was experienced until 3000 BC and the Bronze Age period was experienced between 3000-1200 BC.

Throughout history, the region has been under the rule of the Hittites, Hurrians, Mitanni, Kummuh, Assyria, Persians, Seleucids, Commagene Kingdom, Roman and Byzantine. Starting from the 7th century, Islamic raids began to be seen in the region and in 670, the region in which it was settled came under Umayyad rule.

Between 900-700 BC, the region remained under Assyrian influence, but the Assyrians could not fully dominate. From the beginning of the 6th century onwards, the Persians dominated the region and were governed by Satraps (Governors). With the entry of Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, into Anatolia in 334 BC, the Persians lost their dominance and the Seleucid Dynasty of Macedonia ruled the region until the 1st century BC. When the power of this dynasty weakened, King Mithradetes l Callinicus declared the independence of the Kingdom of Commagene (69 BC).

The Kingdom of Commagene, whose capital was Samosota (Samsat), continued its sovereignty until 72 AD, at which time the region was taken over by the Roman Empire and Adıyaman was attached to the Syria Province of the Roman Empire as the 6th Legion. With the division of the Roman Empire into Western and Eastern Roman Empires in 395, Adıyaman was annexed to the Eastern Roman Empire. Although Islamic raids began in the region in 643, Islamic rule was only established by the Umayyads in 670.

In 758, it came under the rule of Mansur Ibni Cavene, one of the Abbasid commanders. The city remained under Abbasid rule until 926, and the Hamdanid rule began on this date. In 958, the region was taken over by the Byzantines again. There were Turkish raids in the region between 1114-1181. Between 1204-1298, the Anatolian Seljuks captured Samsat and its surroundings. There were Mongol attacks in 1230 and 1250. In 1298, the region and the region fell into the hands of the Mamluks. In 1393, Adıyaman was plundered again, this time by Timurlenk.

During the Middle Ages, when there was great instability, Adıyaman changed hands between the Byzantines, Umayyads, Abbasids, Anatolian Seljuks, Dulkadiroğulları and finally became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1516 during the Iran campaign of Yavuz Sultan Selim. Adıyaman, which became part of the Ottoman Empire, was initially connected to the Maraş Beylerbeylik with a Sanjak centered in Samsat, but after the Tanzimat, it was connected to Malatya as a district.

Adıyaman, which was a district of Malatya with its old administrative structure preserved from the foundation of the Republic until 1954, was separated from Malatya with the Law No. 6418 on December 1, 1954 and became an independent province.

There are various stories about the origin of the name Adıyaman.

1. According to the first narration; it is connected to an event that is stated to have occurred in the city of Perre. In the city known as FARRIN or PERRE , the seven sons of an IDOLAPH worshipper father, one day when their father was not at home, destroyed all the idols and accepted and declared that ALLAH is one (as Hz. Isa said). When the idolater father learned the situation, he killed all his seven sons . A monastery was built in Farrin (Perra = Pirin) in memory of the seven brothers killed by their father. Because of this event, the city was given the name Yedi Yaman . Yedi Yaman transformed into Adıyaman in time.
2. According to the second story; the castle known as Mansur's castle built in the middle of Adıyaman city was given the name Hısn-ı Mansur by the people. There are two different stories about the origin of the name Hısn-ı Mansur. Over time, the pronunciation among the people changed and the name of this city was changed to " HÜSNÜ MANSUR ". The old name of the settlement was Hısnımansûr (Mansur's castle) and it took its current name in the Republican period.
3. According to the third narration; Adıyaman city is surrounded by deep valleys in the east, west and south. The slopes of these valleys are covered with rich fruit trees and because the city's surroundings are also covered with fruit trees, the pronunciation of the word " VADİ-İ LEMAN" (Beautiful Valley) which means beautiful valley has changed over time and became " ADIYAMAN " among the people.

However, the name Hısn-ı Mansur , namely Hüsnü Mansur, remained the official name until 1926. From 1926 onwards, the name of the city was changed back to ADIYAMAN with the decisions of the Council of Ministers.

Adıyama is located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region. To the east is Diyarbakır, to the south is Şanlıurfa and Gaziantep, to the west is Kahramanmaraş, and to the north is Malatya.

There are many rivers of various sizes, especially the Euphrates River, which is one of the most important rivers of Turkey.

Road Transportation: You can use the Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Malatya, Kahramanmaraş and Diyarbakır routes to reach Adıyaman by road.

Air Transportation: Air transportation to Adıyaman is provided via Adıyaman Airport.

Railway Transportation: Railway transportation is provided from Adıyaman – Gölbaşı District, which is 65 km away from Adıyaman. Railway transportation to Adıyaman is provided via Adana – Elazığ line.

Besni, Celikhan, Gerger, Golbasi, Kahta, Samsat, Sincik, Tut.

According to the Address Based Population Registration System, the total population of Adıyaman is 593,933. The population of towns and villages is 237,336. It is understood that the rural population is around 40% of the total population.

Adıyaman is a city that stands out with the works of Mount Nemrut, known as the 8th wonder of the world, the ruins of the Commagene civilization, the Atatürk Dam, which is the 4th largest dam in the world, the Çamgazi Dam, and the folk dances that are world champions.

Adıyaman, which has been one of the important centers throughout history because it is located between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, hosts many cultural, historical and natural structures.

Adıyaman, which has many archaeological sites, mounds, ancient cities, caves, bridges, hot springs, lakes, rivers, religious buildings and the ruins of Nemrut, the 8th wonder of the world, is a city where culture, history and nature come together.

Adıyaman offers visitors many different experiences due to its location and the fact that it has hosted different cultures over the years. There are many different places to visit and see in the city. The mosques, bridges, museums, monuments and caves in the city are visited by thousands of travelers every year.

Mount Nemrut, a magnificent place to watch the sunrise, the Arsamia Archaeological Site, which is a legacy of the Commagene Kingdom that has survived to the present day, and the Karakuş Tumulus, which is the symbol of the entrance to Nemrut, are definitely among the must-see places in the region.

Adıyaman , home to the world-famous Mount Nemrut , hosts tens of thousands of local and foreign tourists every year.

Adıyaman , one of the touristic cities of the Southeastern Anatolia Region and home to Mount Nemrut , has many historical places and natural beauties to visit and discover, as well as a national park.

When you check our list of places to visit in Adıyaman below, you will understand that Adıyaman's 4000 -year history can be seen in every square centimeter. Thousands of historical artifacts from rock tombs to tumuli, from ancient cities to Mount Nemrut , from Roman bridges to Ottoman architecture are waiting for you in Adıyaman . Before you start exploring this authentic city, you can take a look at our list of places to visit in Adıyaman .

Mount Nemrut National Park: Mount Nemrut National Park, one of the most important historical sites not only in our country but also in the world, is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List . Mount Nemrut, located approximately 90 km from the center of Adıyaman , hosts royal tombs, statues and tumuli belonging to the Commagene civilization. Tens of thousands of travelers visit Adıyaman every year to climb Mount Nemrut , which has one of the most beautiful sunrise and sunset views in the world.

Historical Structures in Adıyaman: Adıyaman has a history of thousands of years. The legacy of this history to the present day are historical structures worth seeing. Gerger Castle, Adıyaman New Castle, Cendere Bridge, Altınlı Bridge and Göksü Bridge are among the leading historical structures you can see in Adıyaman .

Ancient Cities in Adıyaman: There are many ancient cities and sites in Adıyaman that can be visited, especially for travelers interested in archaeology. Perre Ancient City, Pirin Ancient City, Arsemia Ancient City, Karakuş Tumulus, Haydaran Rock Tombs, Turuş Rock Tombs, Sofraz Tumulus Tombs, Karadağ Tumulus, Beştepeler are some of the sites we recommend seeing in Adıyaman , most of which date back to the Roman period.

Mosques and Churches in Adıyaman: Adıyaman Çarşı Mosque, Eskisaray Mosque, Yenipınar Mosque, Adıyaman Ulu Mosque, Abuzer Gaffari Tomb, St. Peter's Church and St. Paul's Church are among the most visited historical mosques and churches worth seeing in Adıyaman .

Caves in Adıyaman : Gümüşkaya Caves, Zey Caves and Palanlı Cave are among the caves located in Adıyaman and its surroundings that travelers interested in cave tourism should see.

Adıyaman Museum : Adıyaman Museum, where you can see works from the Ottoman, Seljuk, Byzantine, Roman Empire and Hellenistic periods, is a must-see stop in Adıyaman .

Oturakçı Market: Located in the city center, Oturakçı Market is a bazaar where you can find traditional handicrafts, carpets, rugs, bags, souvenirs and other items specific to Adıyaman .

In general, when places to visit in Adıyaman are mentioned, the following come to mind.

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