Adiyaman City that has the Eighth Wonders
Adiyaman city is one of the most important cities in Turkey. It is rich in historical, religious, tourist and cultural landmarks. It is also called "the city of mythology" because of the spread of legends about its name and history. It is also called the "Hidden City" because of its historical and archaeological treasures in the interior of its land. It is Turkey's second largest tobacco exporter, with a Kurdish majority.
Among the most prominent religious monuments in the city, the Prophet Uzair (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and the grave of Safwan ibn Mu'atil (may Allaah be pleased with him), as well as the grave of many religious and righteous scholars.
Adiyaman also has many historical and tourist attractions that attract visitors, including the castle built on an industrial hill in the center of the city by order of the Umayyad caliph al-Mansur to defend the city against the attacks of the Byzantines, the Mosque of Garsi, the Old Palace Mosque, the Cap Mosque and the Great Mosque of the 4th century ten.
It is also one of the most interesting tourist places in Turkey and one of the eighth wonders of the world. Nimrod Mount is also known as the highest outdoor museum in the world. With ten-meter-long statues, long inscriptions and the ancient Comagini sanctuary.
The Adiyaman Museum, which includes sharp, piercing pieces and a hand-carved plaolithic crown. And clay molds from the Chalcolithic period. Decorative materials from the Tonchi era. Ceramic molds of the Roman era. A collection of human and animal models, clothing, seals and gold and silver alloys.
The bridge is the second largest bridge built by the Romans. It is 120 meters long and 7 meters wide. It is built of 92 rocks, each weighing 10 tons.
In the educational field, the city has the University of Adiyaman, which is the best university campus among the Turkish universities. University students can breathe fresh air and enjoy the comfort of sitting on one of the seats on campus that has many green spaces, and there are a number of other entertainment venues for students such as gymnasiums, cafes, restaurants and more.
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