
Cennet Çamuru is a dessert specialty unique to Kilis, prepared using vermicelli kataifi, sugar, clarified butter, Antep pistachios, and cream made through traditional methods. The cream, derived from milk of Kilis goats and İvesi sheep, is the distinguishing component of the product. This dessert, also known as Kilis Kaymaklı Kırma Künefe, was officially registered as a geographical indication in 2018. Cennet Çamuru (AA) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> Origin The historical
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Tekke Camii is a historical place of worship located in the Tekke Neighborhood, in the center of Kilis Province, in Türkiye’s Southeastern Anatolia Region. Situated near Cumhuriyet Square, this mosque is one of Kilis’s most significant structures to have survived from antiquity to the present day. It was constructed in 1553 by Canbolad Bey, the governor of the Kilis Sanjak during the Ottoman period. The History of Tekke Camii Tekke Camii was built in the mid-16th century during the Ottoman Empir
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Yusuf İslam Tuğla

Aidesim Mosaic Basilica is an archaeological site in Kilis province. The term basilica refers to a rectangular church divided into three halls by two rows of columns, a king’s palace, or a Roman court. The Aidesim Mosaic Basilica is a Roman monument in Kilis, belonging to the Early Christian period, and is dated to the 6th century AD. Covering an area of approximately 800 square meters, the basilica has mosaic decorations reflecting the characteristics of the early Byzantine period. Location and
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Kilis Kırk Semseği is a traditional pastry specific to Kilis cuisine, prepared by stuffing a filling between layers of dough and frying it in oil. The filling, made from minced meat, rice, and onions, is placed between sheets of dough prepared with grape molasses, then cut into triangular or square shapes and fried in Kilis olive oil. This dish holds a special place among charity meals offered after funerals and was registered as a geographical indication in 2022. Description and Historical Back
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Sevgi Kıraç

Kilis is a province located in southeastern Türkiye, bordering Syria, and has been home to numerous civilizations throughout history. Due to its strategic location, it has borne traces of diverse cultures from the Hittites to the Ottomans, and has served as an economic and cultural hub, particularly because of its position along key trade routes. Its geography, exhibiting transitional characteristics between continental and Mediterranean climates, provides favorable conditions for agriculture an
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Mehmet Salih Çoban

Kilis ekşili kebabı is a traditional dish specific to the province of Kilis, officially registered with a geographical indication. The dish is prepared by first baking meatballs made from lean minced lamb, then simmering them again in a special sauce composed of tail fat, small onions, tomato paste, pepper paste, grated tomato, pomegranate molasses, and spices. During service, the meatballs are served hot atop fried claw-shaped pide breads that have been moistened with the sauce, accompanied by
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Sabiha Meyra Şahinler

Kilis Horoz Karası grape is a variety of Vitis vinifera L. characterized by large, elongated elliptical berries with blue-black skin. Grown exclusively in the unique soil, climate, and atmospheric conditions of Kilis province, this grape distinguishes itself from similar varieties elsewhere through its high sugar content (17–25%), phenolic compounds (480–550 mg GAE/100 g), and antioxidant activity (95–97%). Although commonly used for drying, it is also widely consumed as a table grape. The dryin
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Sabiha Meyra Şahinler

Kilis olive oil is a natural extra virgin olive oil obtained exclusively from “Kilis yağılık” variety olives grown in the province of Kilis. The product is produced by cold pressing the olive fruits immediately after harvest, without delay, using the cold extraction method. Its chemical composition includes high levels of oleic acid (%67.96) and various phenolic compounds. Botanical and Agricultural Characteristics Kilis olive oil is derived solely from the “Kilis yağılık” olive variety cultivat
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Sabiha Meyra Şahinler

Kilis Yorganı is a traditional handicraft unique to the city of Kilis in southern Türkiye, crafted using traditional production techniques and featuring distinctive patterns. This product, with historical roots spanning centuries, combines skilled craftsmanship, cultural motifs, and local production practices. In 2022, it was officially registered with a geographical indication mark, granting it legal protection under geographical indication status. Technical Features and Production Process The
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Elif Laçin

Tekke Camii is a place of worship from the Ottoman period located in the center of Kilis Province, within the boundaries of Tekke Mahallesi in Southeastern Anatolia. Situated near Cumhuriyet Meydanı, the mosque holds a significant place within the city’s historical fabric. The structure was commissioned in 1553 by Canbolad Bey, the Sanjak Bey of Kilis, and is recorded as one of the most notable religious monuments in the region due to its architectural and historical value. History Tekke Camii w
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Yusuf İslam Tuğla