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 Bingöl: The Bingöl province, named after the glacial lakes in the region, acquired a modern appearance with the new buildings constructed after the disastrous 1971 earthquake. Mountains to the north of the Bingöl province, have glacial lakes formed by the melting of glaciers. There are also numerous curative thermal springs and baths in the province. Moreover, the Bingöl-Yolçatı Ski Center is a much frequented place by ski fans. |
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The High Mountains and Green Plateaus of Muş: Muş, a province of substantial importance in Turkish history, is a very interesting corner of the country owing to its economic assets and scenic wonders. The citadel in Malazgirt County, where the Turks took their first steps into Anatolia, has a magnificent appearance.
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| Bitlis: The city of Bitlis, a significant tobacco-growing center in Turkey, was founded among the mountains on an approximately 1,400 m. high plateau. At the foot of Mt. Süphan, the third highest mountain in Turkey with an elevation of 4,058 m., there are beautiful forestsand lakes, marveling all visitors. There are many interesting sites remaining from the Mediaeval Ages on the shores of Lake |
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Van. Ahlat is one of the oldest settlements in the province.
The beautiful works of Turkish artists join with the turquoise tones of Lake Van to form fascinating sce-neries. The Seljuk Cemetery in Ahlat is among the world’s art wonders. Located to the west of Lake Van, Tatvan is a lovely town with a port free from the wind.
Van, Land of Bea-uty: Van, located on the southeastern shores of Lake Van, the largest lake in |
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Van Citadel |
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Turkey, used to be the capital city of the ancient Urartian State (1000 B.C.), and called Tuşpa. Van Citadel, first built by the Urartian King Sardur I in the 9th century B.C., is 80 meters above the level of the lake and extends 1,800 meters from east to west, and 120 meters from north to south. |
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