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Historical sites in southeast Turkey attract tourists
A quartet of sites in southeastern Turkey are drawing more and more attention from tourists with their countless millennia of rich history.
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The famed ancient site of Göbeklitepe in Şanlıurfa province is one the most popular destinations for both domestic and foreign tourists.
Nemrut Caldera to become global geopark
Efforts are underway to introduce the Nemrut Caldera, which is located at an altitude of 2,250 meters and welcomes thousands of local and foreign tourists every year in the eastern province of Bitlis' Tatvan district, to the world by including it in UNESCO's Global Geopark Network.
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Mount Nemrut welcomes 30,000 visitors in month
Mount Nemrut, one of the world's most important historical and cultural heritage sites, was visited by nearly 30,000 visitors last month after authorities decided easing most COVID-19-related restrictions.
Towering 2,134 meters over Turkey's southeastern province of Adıyaman, Mount Nemrut welcomed nearly 1,000 visitors every day in June, Adıyaman Museum Director Mehmet Alkan said.
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Mount Nemrut welcomes half million visitors in five years
Mount Nemrut, one of the world's most important historical and cultural heritage sites, was visited by nearly half a million people over the last five years, surpassing the population of many of Turkey's provinces.
Lake Nemrut, a winter wonderland in Turkey’s east
The world's second and Turkey's largest crater, Lake Nemrut, attracts onlookers with its enchanting winter beauty. (AA Photo)
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Enchanting sunset at Mount Nemrut
Visitors snap photos of massive stone heads that stare down on them from the summit of Mount Nemrut. (Source: The Associated Press)
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Nemrut Crater Lake in Turkey’s east enchants visitors
The mesmerizing Nemrut Crater Lake, in eastern Bitlis province's Tatvan district, enchants domestic and foreign visitors with its picturesque sights, uncharted natural heritage and an extensive range of biodiversity. (Photos: Alamy)
Climbers summit 2,800-meter-high Mount Nemrut
Bitlis Valley Nature and Sports Club members have tagged the summit of Mount Nemrut, in the eastern province of Adıyaman.
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Majestic sunsets at Turkey's Mt. Nemrut draw tourists
Turkey's majestic Mt. Nemrut continues attracting thousands of tourists who hope to experience its breath-taking sunrises and sunsets.
Mesmerizing Nemrut statues ‘buried and frozen’ under snow
A group of mountaineers who climbed Turkey’s majestic Mt. Nemrut have struggled to find the ancient statues at the UNESCO World Heritage site due to heavy snow in freezing temperatures. Click through for the story in photos...