
Karagöl Yaylası is located in northeastern Türkiye, within the Eastern Black Sea Region, under the administrative boundaries of Giresun Province, atop the Giresun Mountains. The plateau is situated near the tripoint of Giresun, Ordu, and Sivas provinces, on the northern slopes of Karagöl Mountain. Karagöl Mountain, with an elevation of 3,275 metres, is the second highest peak in the region. The altitude of the plateau ranges approximately between 1,800 and 2,000 metres above sea level.Geomorphol
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Nursena Güller

Artvin is a province in the northeastern part of Türkiye, bordering the Black Sea and renowned for its natural beauty. It shares its eastern boundary with Ardahan, its western boundary with Rize, its southern boundary with Erzurum, and its northern boundary with Georgia. Its rugged terrain, rich forests and rivers attract attention. Throughout history, it has been shaped by the influence of many civilizations including the Hurrians, Urartians, Scythians, Seljuks, Byzantines and Ottomans like.Ort
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Muhammed Kerem Gümüş

The General Directorate of Tea Enterprises (ÇAYKUR) is the largest public organization operating in Türkiye’s tea sector. It is a State Economic Enterprise (SEE) with a legal personality, fully state-owned, operating under Decree Law No. 233, and administratively autonomous in its activities. Initially established under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, it was transferred to the Türkiye Wealth Fund under Cabinet Decree No. 2017/9756.Organizational StructureÇAYKUR is a large-scale public
ENElyesa Köseoğlu

Akyamaç Waterfall Nature Park is a rich natural ecosystem located within the boundaries of Hemşin district in Rize province, in Türkiye’s Eastern Black Sea Region, shaped by high rainfall and humid climatic conditions combined with mountainous topography. Stretching along the Akyamaç Stream, the park is notable for its dense forest cover, diverse plant layers, and the endemic and rare species it harbors. The organic-rich soil structure supports the presence of 277 taxa belonging to 71 families,
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Fatma Köroğlu
LaLaz Böreği is a syrup-soaked sweet pastry specialty unique to the coastal areas of the Eastern Black Sea Region, particularly in the provinces of Artvin, Rize, and Trabzon, where the Laz population is concentrated.Definition and Geographic DistributionThis dessert, made with thin phyllo dough, butter, and muhallebi, is also known locally as “Paponi”. The term originates from the Laz language and is defined in Laz dictionaries as “a layered dessert with dough, butter, and muhallebi, topped with s
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Yahya B. Keskin

Sis Dağı Yaylası is located on the border between the provinces of Giresun and Trabzon in Türkiye’s Eastern Black Sea Region. It lies approximately 40 kilometers inland from the coastal area of Görele district, which is administratively part of Giresun. The plateau is situated on Sis Dağı, a part of the Eastern Black Sea mountain range. The highest point of Sis Dağı, Ali Meydan Tepesi, reaches an elevation of 2,182 meters, while the plateau itself has an average altitude of approximately 1,770 m
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Nursena Güller

Erikbeli Plateau, located in the border area between the provinces of Gümüşhane and Trabzon, is among the significant plateaus in the Eastern Black Sea Region in terms of local transportation and plateau tourism. Due to its geographical position and regional transport connections, it functions as a transitional area linking neighboring plateaus.Geographical Location and StructureErikbeli Plateau is situated within the boundaries of Kürtün district in Gümüşhane Province, adjacent to Trabzon Provi
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Zeynep Şule Bingöl
GlTürkiye, due to its geographic location and high mountain ranges, hosts various types of glaciers. Modern glaciers and traces of Late Quaternary glaciation are concentrated especially in the eastern regions of the country, but are also observed in other areas. These glaciers constitute an important field for scientific research and form part of the nation’s natural heritage.Geographic Distribution of GlaciersGlaciers in Türkiye are generally located in the more mountainous eastern regions, betwe
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Zihni Derin was an agricultural engineer, educator, and public official who institutionalized tea cultivation in Türkiye and initiated the first systematic efforts in this field. His work in establishing and expanding tea cultivation in the Eastern Black Sea Region has earned him a significant place in Türkiye’s agricultural history.Educational Background and Professional BeginningsZihni Derin was born in 1880 in Muğla. After completing his primary education, he graduated successively from Muğla
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Yusuf İslam Tuğla

A Family in the Eastern Black Sea: The Hacıalibeyzadeler, written by İlker Şevketbeyoğlu and published as part of Dergâh Yayınları’s “Anadolu Kitaplığı” series, is a significant monograph that intertwines family history with regional and general historical contexts. The work meticulously examines the origins and social standing of the Hacıalibeyzadeler family in the Eastern Black Sea region, while also shedding light on broader historical processes such as Ottoman bureaucratic life, regional int
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Muhammed Samed Acar