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The legendary Amazons, women warriors known as the city

 
Ancient Greek name of the city Amisus Amisos or so later Amiso Eis "Amisosa" this name is used as a form of the Roman and Byzantine period Samsus Samsunta or used . The legendary female warriors known as Amazons, Thermedon Tea near the town of Themiskyra their ancient historians are established.
A better breasts, cut in a variety of sources, which is rumored to abdicate the arrow and the many names mentioned in the legend of the Amazons, Samsun, and the date and region acceptance of cultural values ​​because of the Terme district of the names of each year a festival is held.

Establishing the state's oldest community living within the borders of the province of Samsun, Kaşkalar'dır mentioned in Hittite sources. Hittites, Phrygians, Cimmerians, Lydians, who moved to the Black Sea and the Aegean to the last word in the management of the city Miletos became the owner. Persians, king of Lydia Krezüs'u yenmeleriyle Amisos, Empire was conquered by the Persians. Macedonian Empire of Alexander the Great defeated the Persians in 331 BC, into the hands of the Amisos, founded by Alexander the death of Mithridates, satrap of Persia took place within the borders of Pontus, more importantly, was the capital of this state. BC 1 Amisos century which was dominated by the Roman Empire, Roman Empire, the separation into two remained within the borders of the Byzantine Empire. Amisos, 860 in the time of the Abbasid Caliph Omar the Terrible Mutassım'ın Royal British force led by the order is captured by the Byzantines were taken back again. Samsun is besieged by the Turks into Anatolia Danişmendliler also could not be together. This is a point away from the city of Samsun on the Danişmendliler that time have built a castle.
Samsun Anatolian Seljuk Muslim settlements in the time of the Anatolian Seljuk rule was in 1185. After the Crusades, including the capital city of Trabzon Samsun Trabzon Greek Empire, which was dominated, as a result of Cenevizliler'in take back 100 years to the Black Sea trade was dominated by the Genoese. This dates the Muslim Turks live in Samsun Samsun, located 3 km from the Genoese trading site called the Gavur Samsun Samsun or Black. Samsun, Bayezid I in 1389 part of the territories of the Ottoman time. The Anatolian Seljuk State was the capital of the principality was in decline Canik.

The number of people living in the Ottoman census in 1893 in Samsun 67,624 people. 33,419 of these 'u (% 49) consists of the Turks. Samsun is the Greek population of 32,925 people (49%). This half of the Greeks from the Turks in the half of the population consists of Samsun. Muslims in the city is equal to the number of Christians.

Letoon information about the ancient city, near Fethiye

 
The Letoon, sometimes Latinized as Letoum, was a sanctuary of Leto near the ancient city Xanthos that was one of the most important religious centres of the Lycian region in Anatolia. The site is located between the towns of Kaş and Fethiye in Antalya province of Turkey, approximately four km south of Xanthos along the Xanthos River.
Archaeological finds at the site, which was never a fully occupied settlement, but remained essentially a religious centre, date back to the late sixth century BCE, before the Greek cultural hegemony in Lycia, which began in the early fourth century. In earlier times, the site was probably already sacred to the cult of an earlier mother goddess— she is Eni Mahanahi in Lycia— which was superseded by the worship of Leto, joined by her twin offspring.
The "Lycian" Apollo, a Roman pastiche in a Praxitelean manner
In Greek mythology, a claim for an early cult of Apollo in the valley of the Xanthus, unsupported by history or archaeology, was provided by two myths, each connected to an eponymous "Lycus". One sprang from the autochthonous Telchines of Rhodes and would have colonized the region at the time of Deucalion's flood; the other Lycus was an Athenian brother of Aegeus driven from Athens, a seer who introduced the cult of Lycaean Apollo, which a folk etymology connected with Lycia and therefore made him its Athenian colonizer: see Lycus.

The foundations of the Hellenistic temple dedicated to Leto, and her children, Artemis and Apollo, have been excavated under the direction of H. Metzger from 1962.Archæologists have excavated much of the ruins; discoveries include the Letoon trilingual, bearing inscriptions in Greek, Lycian and Aramaic, which has provided crucial keys in the deciphering of the Lycian language; it is conserved in the Fethiye Museum.

The sacrosanctity of the site is the purport of an anecdote related by Appian concerning Mithridates, who was planning to cut down the trees in the sacred grove for his own purposes in his siege of the Lycian coastal city of Patara, but was warned against the sacrilegious action in a nightmare. The site remained active through the Roman period. The site was Christianised by the construction of an early church, which reused cut stone from the sanctuary, but was abandoned from the seventh century CE.

Akdamar Red andesite stone church built in the church

 
Akdamar Island, Holy Cross church in Jerusalem and then to Iran have been evaded, 7 Van century in order to accommodate a part of the rumor of the True Cross King It was built by architect Manuel between the orders of King Gagik 915-921.
The church was established in the south east of the island, the medieval Armenian art in terms of architecture, is considered the most brilliant works of art. The exterior of the church which was built of red stone, andesite, low-relief in the form of processed rich plant and animal motifs and is decorated with scenes from the Bible received. The church property also has a unique position in the history of Armenian architecture.

1296-1336 chapel of the church on the northeast, west jamadun (communal house) on 1793, south of the bell tower 18 were added at the end of a century. In the north of the chapel's history is unknown.

Along with many other Armenian monuments in the east in 1951, the government orders the destruction of the Church of Aktamar agreed on June 25, 1951, demolition work started, and by chance know what happened at that time, a young journalist, who stopped by the intervention of Yasar Kemal.

For decades the church as a neglected period of 2005-2007, under the leadership of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Armenians of Turkey and neighboring Armenia as a step towards the development of relations with, the expenditure of $ 1.5 million has been restored. Some restoration work in international cultural circles, "political purpose" is defined as. Church on 29 March 2007 Culture Minister Ertugrul Gunay and re-opened as a museum, the participation of Deputy Minister of Culture of Armenia. After restoration work, church, Turkey on September 19, 2010 Spiritual Assembly of the Armenian Patriarchate, the Patriarch, Archbishop Aram Ateşyan Attorney General held a church service on the management of, here in the first month after a lapse of 95 years. 

Aydin province, historical, cultural and natural values, beyond having

 
Aydin province, historical, cultural and natural values ​​is more than just the tourism activities are most intense in the middle of western Anatolia. Also, with tourism the most important sea port to be nervous, Aydin, the sector has become one of the most developed provinces.
Aydin, Aegean Sea to the west was opened, every aspect of tourism in Kuşadası and Didim districts, more folkloric and archaeological values ​​of the other districts is more suitable for the daily visits. Therefore, investments, these two coastal district were collected and the future demands are concentrated in this region. Another importance of the province of Aydin, Izmir metropolitan area and directly within the domain is very close. Izmir, with motorway connections to 100 km away from the city center of Aydin, Istanbul, 930 km, 530 km away from Ankara. Way to the sea, the province is provided in the port of Kusadasi, the port of Izmir to the use of larger ports are used.

Railway, Denizli-Aydin-Izmir, Turkey's first railway line, as well as the Soke extension runs through the province. Aydin-Izmir highway is on the Menderes Airport, Izmir, Kusadasi and Didim, as well as the service is therefore the province of Aydin. Aydin province, climate suitability and ability to deliver a long tourism season is one of the most important factors encouraging. Mediterranean climate is warmer months in the majority in the province of Aydin. At the same time the sea water temperature from May to October months of the year, covering half of the ability to provide water sports and swimming. Also, at the beach open to the public beaches in the province and neighboring provinces in the settlements of arrivals, including day trips or week-end benefit of this kind are quite common due to climate conditions of use and convenience of transportation. This demand bassist Soke, Aydin, Denizli and cities are Nazilli. In terms of east and west of the province of Aydin is the difference between the tourism sector. Domestic and foreign tourism in the west as far as possible use of resources, which opened in the appropriate service, while those with the potential situation where a part is the use of initiatives is required to open. The eastern part has been serving for more domestic tourism. However, historical sites, and variations will be created in these areas may lead to the intensification of foreign tourism. Aphrodisias and Pamukkale tour itineraries covering the east of the province due to be used by foreign tourism. coastal and historical places, health tourism (thermal), historical and architectural monuments, historical sites, museums, traditional crafts, traditional festivals, such as camel wrestling, culture, tourism, sports tourism, hiking-trekking, horse-nature tours, golf, diving, land and sea fishing, swimming, sailing, water sports activities such as sports tourism in the province have the potential to be developed.

CULTURAL TOURISM: Aydin province in terms of archaeological sites in Turkey is one of the richest regions. Hittites in 4000 BC until the end of the day, Ion, Lydian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk Anatolia, Aydıoğulları, Menteşeoğulları and is part of the province of the Ottoman Empire, as a result of this accumulation, with its ancient cities and museums, particularly in the domestic and foreign tourism is a big potential in terms of has. Important part of the ancient settlements in the West coast of Miletus, Didyma, Priene, and intermediate in the south Alinda, Alabanda the north Tralleis, Nyssa and Aphrodisias in the east and north near Izmir, Ephesus and Virgin Mary's house, east of Hierapolis Denizli, Muğla, Labranda the south, and lasos Halicarnassus was the ancient cities, historical and archaeological sightseeing areas creates a very intense demand for tourism. Urban centers, mosques and Nazilli'deki Arpaz Castle, Castle Bozdoğan'daki cortex, Koçarlı'daki Cinci Castle, mausoleums, madrasas, mosques and public baths, and promotions should be done restorations weight granting the above-mentioned periods of Roman and Greek ruins outside of the Seljuk and buildings for tourist visits to the Ottoman periods, promoting tourism in the province will give a different perspective. Of the other attractive elements that can create demand for tourism in the province, the old urban tissue, with the local history of the residential buildings, festivals, authentic rural settlements, customs, state looms, camel wrestling, picnic and recreation areas of forest and plateau is possible to count. see different cultures and cultural works, watch, participate in the folkloric activities, local cuisine, music, wear the traditional activities such as monitoring, to make visits, with facilities in the province of Aydin. And interesting examples of civil architecture, Kusadasi is one of the rural settlements near the village of Kirazli, architecture and carpet weaving looms as well as tissue, hair, such as buttermilk pie-in services that offer local food qualities, and near the Cave Lion çekmektedir.Eski tourists to China with the architectural fabric, 14 Ahmet Gazi Ibrahim Mosque and the tomb of Ahi-century Asarlık near the locality of the rock-cut tombs and ruins, the historical settlement of a remarkable hand-made arts. In addition, Aphrodisias, Bozdogan district of Neopolis Olukbaşı Turkmen village of tents, traditional clay is produced, and these tents are being taken to provide authentic clothing, local food. The festival is usually held outside, and especially in the tourism season, camel wrestling, but rather by the participation of local people and domestic tourism is provided. Camel wrestling, although a limited number of foreign tourists also attracts quite. Also Sultanhisar Nazilli, Partners, Germencık, İncırlıova, Kuyucak and pavilion buildings, the railway station, 19 century economy and transportation are examples of living history.

HEALTH TOURISM (THERMAL): small-size thermal plants located in the province of Aydin. Germencik'teki Alangullu (Bozköy), Omerli and Silver (Gümüşilica); Kusadasi Davutlar Sultanhisar'da Buharkent'te Salavat and a total of 6 regions for use in thermal plant area. Alangullu Ilıcası Germencik Bozköy locality. 32 rooms and 70 beds capacity, the Municipality has established a certified indoor thermal pool. In addition, by the Special Provincial Administration and the modern thermal cure facility and accommodation facilities were built, the region's largest and most modern spas, was one of the state. Gümüşköy Ilıcası Germencik Gümüşköy locality. Silver thermal plant, a very small facility with a capacity of 2 rooms and 4 beds. Davutlar: Davutlar resort town of Kusadasi which is near the settlement of a private resort hot water spa area is not a partial accommodation. Salavat spa: Sultanhisar'in west. Is still active.

SPORTS TOURISM: Aydin province, water sports and sea sports in swimming, diving, sailing, surfing, parasailing and water skiing and also diving spear fishing with the boat or from shore-fishing is also performed. This is sports, swimming, surfing, water skiing and parachuting out of them with a pedalo, banana skiing for recreation activities, such as more settlements, and even tourist facilities, or people are more heavily used beaches in the bays where. Underwater scuba diving areas in the special case of the groups recognized and organized tours to these areas, in order to monitor the dives are supervised. To do this the old sunken ships, amphorae, or seal, such as coral reefs are areas with natural features.

Turkey, an important tourist center famous for its fairy chimneys and hot air balloon tours running record

 
According to information from the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Nevsehir, Cappadocia region, between the months of January-August, the historical and touristic places kept open for visitors, including about 900 thousand foreign tourists visited a total of 1 million 534 thousand 574.
Born in Cappadocia, and tourist centers in the same period last year, a total of 1 million 423 thousand 939 thousand 897'si 34 foreign tourists had visited.

Only the region in August of 2011, a total of 381 thousand to 150 thousand foreigners visited by 52 people. Other months of the year, the region's most visited cultural attractions, Goreme Open Air Museum, while the Haci Bektas Veli Commemoration of Culture and Art Events in August because of the district of Nevşehir Hacibektas Haci Bektas Veli Complex Museum, and took first place among the most visited places .

Haci Bektas Veli Complex in August, and the total of 182 thousand 250 people have visited the Museum.
In August of last year's historic and tourist centers in the region has 163 thousand 366'sı foreign, 269 thousand 512 people had visited.

Goreme Open Air Museum, Zelve Open Air Museum, Paşabağları, Mustafapasa, Açıksaray ruins, Cavusin, El Nazar, Dark, Gulsehir St. Jean Church, Nevsehir, Urgup and Hacibektas Parent museums, Hacibektas Atatürk House, Ozkonak, flavors, cream and Derinkuyu underground cities in Cappadocia, kept open to visitors by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism is one of the historical and tourist attractions.

Also in the Nevsehir Province Police Department Police Museum, Nevsehir, Cappadocia, the land of Mustafapasa Baby Art History Museum and the Museum of Ethnography in the land of Ortahisar Urgup in the region, 3 private museum is visited by domestic and foreign tourists.

Museums and historical places of Cappadocia, an average of 10 million pounds per year of income is achieved.

2 million, surpassing the number of visitors to the region until the end of the year, is expected to break a record.

Pearl of the Aegean Izmir vacation options that offer an alternative to all tastes

 
Izmir Directorate of Culture and Tourism, according to data compiled from January to July 2011, 279 thousand that 70 Turkish citizens, Izmir, 758 thousand 730 foreign guest entertained in the process.
The number of tourists increased by 21.85 percent compared to the same period last year helped.

145 thousand 210 thousand 943 foreigners from Izmir in July 741'i air, 65 thousand 202 used the path to the sea. Was 9.91 per cent increase on a monthly basis.
The number of Turkish nationals arriving in Izmir in January-July increased by 11.57 percent compared to last year.
Most tourists from Germany

7 months of 2011, Izmir was the entry of tourists too from Germany. Germany, France, Italy and England followed.

According to the same period last year, 46.80 percent of the number of German tourists, 48.92 percent of the number of French tourists, was increased by 11.89 per cent in the number of Italian tourists.

British tourists were the decrease in the rate of 11.17 percent. In this period, the stranger came to Izmir in 758 thousand 485 thousand 960 730 air, 272 thousand 770'i used the path to the sea.
5.13 per cent last month compared to same period the previous year, 22.34 percent showed an increase in the sea entrances. Rate of 9.91 percent of total inflows accounted for 69 percent of the actual increases in air, sea accounts for 31 percent of the entries are created.


Ephesus is the most multi-Kent

Various museums and historical sites around Izmir and this year it has continued to welcome domestic and foreign guests.

January-June 2011, a total of 1 million 640 thousand 218 people had visited the museum and ruins. This is 1 million 200 thousand 854'ü paid visits, 275 thousand 595'i free, 163 thousand were with 769'u Museumcard.

The ancient city of Ephesus was located in Izmir, which hosts many tourists. Ancient city of Ephesus in the 6 months, according to the same period last year increased by 25.4 percent to 868 thousand 870 people visited. 167 thousand 868 people here with the St. John Church, 154 thousand 212 people watched the Acropolis.
Museums and historical sites while revenue increased by 50.86 percent over the same period the previous year. 6-month period, revenues were 4 million 786 thousand 728.
This income was 3 million 41 thousand 715 TL ancient city of Ephesus.

2011, according to the accommodation facilities at the 139 cities, 13 thousand 136 rooms and 27 beds capacity is 861 thousand.

Tourism investment in the accommodation facility of 43 and 5 thousand 230 rooms and 471 bed capacity is 13 thousand.

354 pieces tourism travel agency, a professional tour guide in Izmir, 467 thousand tourists trying to.

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