City of Amasya Located in Northern Turkey, Amasya is the capital of the Amasya province in the Black Sea region. Nestled into the mountains overlooking the sea, Amasya is famous for its juicy apples as well as its history that goes back to antiquity. Home of the famous Greek geographer, philosopher, and historian Strabo, as well as renowned Armenian physician and writer Amirdovlat Amasiatsi, Amasya’s history – that goes back around 7,500 years – has left its traces all over this town between the mountains and sea. In antiquity, Amasya was a fortified and wealthy provincial capital that produced many kings and artists, thinkers and sultans throughout the centuries. Today, the Yalıboyu Evleri (Ottoman era houses) remain, as well as the tombs of former Pontus kings that were carved into the cliffs. The birthplace of sultan Murad I and Selim I, Amasya is also very important in terms of Ottoman history, and therefore a very popular tourist destination for history enthusiasts. Way above the town and carved into the rock of Harşena is the former royal palace and the tombs of the kings of Pontus. Whether during the day or at night when they are illuminated, the manmade rock formations are an impressive sight. The 18 rock tombs, carved into limestone with extended straight walls and stairs, were first written about by Strabo, who stated that they belonged to the Pontus Kings Hope to see you soon in Turkey 😊 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 📷 Melek Okur ✌👌👍❤ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ #marvellsofturkey #love #instagood #photooftheday #beautiful #happy #cute #tbt #like4like #followme #picoftheday #follow #summer #instadaily #friends #repost #nature #smile #instalike #family #travel #igers #tagsforlikes #beauty #amazing #instagram #photography #photo #bestoftheday #turkey
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