
Trabzon's western coast along the Black Sea, the district of Arsin holds historical significance due to its location on the ancient Silk Road and its shoreline. A settlement since antiquity, Arsin attracts attention through its historical structures, natural beauty, and commercial potential. A natural beauty in Arsin -Hüsna Kefelioğlu " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> Historical Depth: Traces of the Past Arsin’s history has been shaped by its geopolitical position, placing it
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Sulusaray is a district located in the southwest of Tokat Province. It gained district status in 1990. Agriculture and livestock breeding are the primary sources of livelihood in the district. Additionally, the developing tourism sector, thanks to thermal springs, contributes to the regional economy. Sulusaray (Tokat Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> History The historical identity of Sulusaray is rooted in the ancient city of Se
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Emre Zengin

Beşikdüzü is a coastal district located in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Türkiye, west of Trabzon province. The district, characterized by the unique geographical features of the Black Sea, stretches along the coastline and stands out for its natural beauty. Beşikdüzü’s hazelnut production defines its agricultural identity. Beşikdüzü District (Beşikdüzü Municipality) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> History When examining the deep history of Beşikdüzü, it becomes evident t
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Arif Zahid Yüksel

Rize Çayı is a registered black tea variety originating from Türkiye, produced from the leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant cultivated and processed within the boundaries of Rize Province. Its geographical indication registration was completed on 26 March 2021; the product registered under the name of origin belongs to the category of "processed and unprocessed fruits vegetables and mushrooms." The registration application was submitted by the Rize Chamber of Commerce on 15 August 201
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Kargı is a district located in the northwestern part of Çorum, where agriculture and livestock farming are widespread. The district includes 58 villages. Notable natural areas include Karaboya Plateau and Aksu Nature Park. Kargı (Kargı District Office) History The historical development of Kargı began with its incorporation into the Turkish dominion of Anatolia. The first Turkish campaigns, initiated in 1015 under the command of Çağrı Bey, paved the way for the gradual conquest of the region fol
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Hamsiköy sütlacı is a traditional milk-based dessert unique to the Hamsiköy neighborhood of the Maçka district in Türkiye’s Trabzon province and is officially registered as a geographical indication. Prepared using basic ingredients such as rice, milk, and sugar, this dessert acquires its distinctive texture and prominent brown crust through prolonged cooking and baking processes. The defining characteristic of the product lies in the use of high-fat natural milk from cows grazed in the pastures
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Yalıköy köftesi is a traditional meatball variety produced in the Yalıköy neighbourhood of the Fatsa district in Ordu province, Türkiye, and registered with a geographical indication mark. The product is prepared by mixing lean, sinew-free meat from the foreleg and chest of male or non-lactating female cattle aged 6–24 months with day-old stale bread, garlic, salt, and various spices, kneading the mixture, shaping it into oval-shaped meatballs, and frying them in hot oil. The cooked meatballs we
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Sabiha Meyra Şahinler

Bozkurt is a district located on the Black Sea coast in the north of Kastamonu. The district economy is based on agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry and fishing. Its natural beauties include İlişi Beach, Yaralıgöz Mountain and Mamatlar Plateau. History The region where Bozkurt district is located became a living space for the Turkish tribes that came to Anatolia after the Malazgirt Victory (1071). The Oghuz tribes that came to the Kastamonu region from Kütahya and Denizli followed the valley
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Emre Zengin
SiThe Sinop Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Sinop, one of the important ancient port cities of the Black Sea region, and is an archaeological museum where historical artefacts from the region are exhibited. The museum was officially established in 1941 and opened to visitors in its current building in 1970. The museum has an extensive collection spanning from the Prehistoric Age to the Ottoman period, and includes archaeological, ethnographic and tombstone sections, as well as an open
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Melike Saraç

Sarayburnu Mosque is a large-scale mosque located in the Bulancak district of Giresun Province, along the Black Sea Coastal Road. Construction began in 1987, and the mosque combines natural stone materials with traditional architectural elements and contemporary construction techniques. It reflects a synthesis of Ottoman and Seljuk architectural styles and can accommodate approximately 4,500 worshippers. History The mosque’s construction was initiated in 1987 under the leadership of Hacı Mustafa
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