You can reach Kahta and Menzil, which is 20 km away from Adıyaman Airport, by purchasing a Kahta flight ticket and a Menzil flight ticket. You can also reach the districts of Gerger, Çelikhan, Besni, Samsat and Gölbaşı by purchasing a plane ticket to Adıyaman.
Adıyaman, one of the most rooted cities of the Southeastern Anatolia Region, Nemrut Mountain bearing the traces of the Commagene Kingdom, Atatürk Dam, one of the most impressive structures of Turkey, offers different alternatives to its visitors with its rich food culture and regional rich culture.
Findings related to Adıyaman, whose history goes back to 40,000 BC, can be found in the studies carried out in Palanlı Cave. Adıyaman, one of the most developed cities in the Middle Euphrates Section of Southeastern Anatolia, is built on very fertile lands.
Adiyaman Attractions
In the city, which was established on the main trade routes in the historical journey, many settlements were established and became history. Traces of these structures can be found in the city, which has been on the transit route of different civilizations and states throughout history.
Archaeological cities, ancient settlements, bridges, caves, lakes, streams, mounds, religious buildings and similar places are beautiful to impress visitors in Adıyaman, which hosts many cultural, historical and natural structures on the fertile lands between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers.
Among the places to visit in Adıyaman, Mount Nemrut, which is world-renowned, is an important center of attraction for culture, history and nature enthusiasts. Mount Nemrut, which is shown as one of the new 7 wonders of the world in some sources, is a wonderful place where east and west meet.
The gigantic statues, archaeological remains, statues and monuments, each astonishing, located at a height of 2,150 meters on the mountain are under the protection of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Nemrut Mountain National Park, where thousands of local and foreign tourists come to watch the sunrise and sunset every year, is under the protection of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs. The magnificent view that winks through the historical buildings on the mountain is at a level that will turn your head.
The ancient city of the Kingdom of Commagene, located at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, is one of the indicators of historical richness in Adıyaman. Arsameia Ancient City, 60 kilometers from Adıyaman, is located in Kocahisar Village. The ancient city, whose history dates back to the 2nd century BC, is known as the administrative center of the Kingdom of Commagene. The city, where the Ancient Greek Inscription and archaeological remains can be seen, is among the richest cultural heritages of the region.
Adıyaman Museum, which has a rich collection of Roman, Ottoman, Antique and modern period artifacts, is a must-see in the city center. Gerger Castle, 85 kilometers from Kahta, is worth seeing with its reliefs from the Hittite period, its castle and mosque.
How to go to Adıyaman
It is possible to reach Adıyaman, which has direct flights 7 days a week from Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Ankara Esenboğa Airport, by connecting flights from other cities in Turkey. You can make this journey by buying a plane ticket to Adıyaman. It is also useful to keep in mind the intercity bus option from the major centers of Turkey.
