| |
 |
|
Hattuşaş, Boğazkale - ÇORUM |
| |
| embraced by the residents in an ebullient mood. The tomb of Yunus Emre, a famous minstrel who lived in the 13th century, is in Sarıköy to the east of Eskişehir. An International Yunus Emre Culture and Art Week is held in Sarıköy annually. |
| |
 Motherland of the Hittites: The administrative center being in the Black Sea Region, Çorum’s lands encompassing the archaic cities of Hattuşaş (Boğazköy), the capital of the Hittites in 2000 B.C. and Alacahöyük are within the Central Anatolia Region. |
| |
Hattuşaş, surrounded by huge city walls, is virtually a city of temples. At the Yazılıkaya Open Air Temple located in this area, there are reliefs of all the Hittite gods and goddesses. Another important Hittite settlement close by Hattuşaş is Alacahöyük. |
| |
|
| |
Çankırı and Ilgaz National Park: The history of Çankırı dates back to ancient times. The major portion of the agricultural lands is allotted for cereals. Wheat is sown the most, and it is followed by barley. The only industrial plant produced in the province is sugar beet. The most prominent historical and tourist sites of the city famed for its angora goats are the Çankırı Citadel, the Taş Masjid, the Grand Mosque, the caves in Beşdut Village, and the fortresses in Eskipazar. The Ilgaz Mountain, a theme for songs, has won Çankırı international fame. The Ilgaz National Park, on the other hand, is a winter sports center. |
|
| |
| Kırıkkale; Created by the Republic: Kırıkkale, located in the central Kızılırmak section of the Central Anatolia Region, is one of the cities created and speedily developed by the Republic. The Machinery and Chemical Industry Organization (MKE) built a chain of factories manufacturing ammunition, guns, rifles and some electrical machines in this city during the first years of the Republic. |
| |
| Sivas: Sivas, located on international trade routes, is also quite rich in historical and touristic assets. The Grand |
| |
 |
Divriği Ulu Mosque - SİVAS |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
