AyAyvalık Kelle Cheese / Ayvalık Basket Cheese is produced in the districts of Ayvalık and Burhaniye in Balıkesir Province. The milk used in production must be sourced within the geographical boundary, and all stages of cheese production must be carried out within this geographical boundary. Description and Distinctive Characteristics Ayvalık Kelle Cheese / Ayvalık Basket Cheese is produced using sheep, goat, and/or cow milk, either individually or in combination. When sheep and/or goat milk is us
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Yahya B. Keskin

The district of Ayvalık in Balıkesir, located on Türkiye’s northern Aegean coast, holds a critical position in olive oil production due to its natural conditions and historical heritage. Ayvalık Olive Oil, recognized nationally and internationally, is distinguished by its traditional production methods and unique sensory characteristics. Geographical Location and Production Environment One of the most decisive factors in the production of Ayvalık Olive Oil is the region’s distinctive climatic an
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Zeynep Şule Bingöl

Küçükköy is a neighborhood within the Ayvalık district of Türkiye's Balıkesir Province. Originally known as Yeniçarohori, the village was granted town status in 1970 and was reclassified as a neighborhood under the 2013 Metropolitan Municipality Law. Today, it continues to exist as a neighborhood of Ayvalık Municipality. Küçükköy (Balıkesir Governorate) " image-element-format="right" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/08/1huoUxoAFMREgFXfaV0qd4ivbP1ACfm7.jpg"> History
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Zelal Çakar

Ayvalık is an important district in northwestern Türkiye, within the province of Balıkesir, notable for its tourism and historical significance. Located at the westernmost point of Balıkesir on the coast of the Aegean Sea, Ayvalık has been a major center of trade and maritime activity since the Ottoman period and strengthened its economic structure in the 19th century through olive oil production. During winter months, Ayvalık has a relatively small town population, but experiences a significant
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Oktay Buzluk

Şeytan Sofrası, Balıkesir ilinin Ayvalık ilçesi, Küçükköy Mahallesi sınırlarında yer alan, volkanik kökenli bir tepedir. Ayvalık kent merkezine yaklaşık 8 km mesafedeki tepe, Ayvalık Adaları Tabiat Parkı içinde bulunmaktadır. Bölge, lav birikintilerinin aşınmasıyla oluşan düz ve yuvarlak bir görünüm sergilediği için bu adla anılmaktadır. Jeolojik Yapı ve Morfoloji Şeytan Sofrası, sönmüş bir volkanik yapının lav kürelerinden oluşmuş olup vulkanik jeomorfolojik özellikler taşır. Bölgedeki lav akın
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Zeynep Şule Bingöl

Ayvalık Karadiken (Paracentrotus lividus), deniz kestanesi ailesine ait, Ayvalık ilçesine özgü, mor-siyaha yakın renkli mezelik bir ürün olarak 04 Ocak 2024’te coğrafi işaretle korunmaya alınmıştır. Bu çalışma, mezenin tanımı, fiziksel-kimyasal özellikleri, üretim süreci ve bölgesel değerini incelemektedir. Coğrafi işaret belgesine göre Ayvalık Karadiken’i; Ayvalık Belediyesi tarafından 04.01.2024 tarihinde tescillenmiş ve Balıkesir iline özgü “Mahreç İşareti” olarak korunmaya alınmıştır. Biyo-p
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Rüya Dumlu

Cunda Island, or officially known as Alibey Island, is the only inhabited member of the 22-island group known as the Ayvalık Islands, belonging to the Balıkesir Province of Ayvalık. Historically referred to by names such as Nesos, Moshonisia, and Yunda, the island is defined by its architectural fabric, historical past, and geographical location. Etymology and Nomenclature The island has been known by various names throughout history. In ancient sources (Strabo, Pliny, Herodotus), it was referre
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nisa nur bağlantı

Ayvalık Karadiken (Paracentrotus lividus), a purple-to-black colored delicacy endemic to the Ayvalık district, was granted geographical indication protection on 4 January 2024. This study examines the definition, physical-chemical properties, production process, and regional value of this delicacy. According to the geographical indication certificate, Ayvalık Karadiken was officially registered on 4 January 2024 by the Ayvalık Municipality and protected as a “Mahreç Mark” unique to Balıkesir Pro
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Rüya Dumlu

Şeytan Sofrası is a volcanic hill located within the boundaries of Küçükköy Neighborhood, Ayvalık District, Balıkesir Province. The hill, approximately 8 km from the center of Ayvalık, lies within the Ayvalık Islands Nature Park. It derives its name from its flat, circular appearance, formed by the erosion of lava deposits. Geological Structure and Morphology Şeytan Sofrası is composed of lava spheres from an extinct volcanic structure and exhibits volcanic geomorphological features. Over time,
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Zeynep Şule Bingöl

The Taksiyarhis Church, located in Ayvalık district of Balıkesir province, is the first known church of the region and has been serving as the Taksiyarhis Monument Museum since 2013. The building holds significant cultural heritage value due to its architectural features and historical development. History The first construction phase of Taksiyarhis Church dates back to the 15th century. Initially built as a small worship structure, the church underwent various repairs and reconstructions over t
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Ahsen Güneş