
Giresun Island, located in the Black Sea, is an island known both for its historical and mythological narratives and its natural structure. As the only island along Türkiye’s Black Sea coast, this natural and cultural heritage site has become the subject of both local folk tales and world mythology. The island has been the focus of academic research due to its natural structure, vegetation, historical remains, and legends, and has also become a tourist attraction. Geographical Features and Natur
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Baran Buğra Şen

Giresun is an important Anatolian city located in the eastern section of the Black Sea region with a deep historical heritage. Since ancient times, this region has come under the rule of various civilizations and became a strategic center particularly during the Roman Byzantine and Ottoman periods. History Ancient Period and Early Settlements The history of Giresun extends back to the 2000s BCE. The earliest settlement traces in the region are attributed to the Kaska people mentioned in Hittite
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Sümeyra Uzun