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🏔️ Sivas: History and Nature at the Peak of Anatolia🕌 Historical and Natural Treasures🏛️ Çifte Minareli MedreseOne of Sivas’ most renowned historical structures, distinguished by its two magnificent minarets, was built during the Seljuk period.🏫 Buruciye and Şifaiye MedresesThe Buruciye Medrese was used for science and learning, while the Şifaiye Medrese served for healing and health. Both feature small courtyards and intricate stone carvings.🕌 Kale Cami and Ulu CamiThese mosques have been

The Kangal dog is a shepherd breed native to the Sivas province of Türkiye, with a long history and renowned for its role as a livestock guardian dog. Although various theories exist regarding its origins, dog figures resembling the Kangal have been found in Hittite-era archaeological remains in Anatolia (circa 2000–1180 BCE). During the Ottoman Empire, dogs known as “Samsun Dogs,” used by the Janissaries for military duties, are believed by some to be ancestors of the Kangal. Additionally, Evli