
Malatya Earthquake (2026) is a 5.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred on 20 May 2026 at 09:00 in the Battalgazi district of Malatya province, Türkiye. The quake was felt not only in Malatya but also in Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep, Adıyaman, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Kayseri and Sivas.Characteristics of the EarthquakeAccording to data from the Directorate of Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD), the epicenter of the earthquake was identified as Battalgazi district of Malatya. The magnitude
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Malatya is located 40 kilometers away, on a vast flat plain where for thousands of years caravans passed through. Imagine such a place.Yazıhan, the Plain of the Silk Road and the Caves’ MysteriesThis is Yazıhan, named after a caravanserai built by a sultan. Have you ever wondered how people lived in rooms carved into the rock thousands of years ago? Let us explore this district rich in history and nature together!The Caravan Routes: Silk and Copper RoadsThe history of Yazıhan stretches back to a
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Malatya’s eastern edge, along the banks of the Fırat River, imagine a place where you can feel both the coolness of the water and the warmth of the sun.Kale: The Heart of Kömürhan and Its Apricot OrchardsThis is Kale, a name derived either from an ancient castle or from a long-established tribal group that settled in the region. Have you ever wondered about a city whose physical remains lie beneath the waters, yet whose memories still live on? Let us explore this district together!The Story Stre
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The Sheikh Hamid-i Vali (Somuncu Baba) Mosque and Tomb is a religious and cultural heritage site located in the Zaviye Neighborhood of Darende District, Malatya Province, Türkiye, beside the Tohma River. This complex is also known as the Somuncu Baba Külliyesi and comprises a multifaceted ensemble of structures including a mosque, tomb, cemetery, museum, library, fish pond, crown gate, additional mosques, and social facilities.Sheikh Hamid-i Vali (Somuncu Baba)Sheikh Hamid-i Vali, who lived in t
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Akçadağ Pear is a local pear variety grown in the Akçadağ district of Malatya, Türkiye. It is distinguished by its unique structural, chemical, and cultural characteristics. This product, which is geographically limited to the Akçadağ district, is consumed both fresh and dried and holds economic significance for the region.Cultivation Area and Agricultural StructureAgriculture forms the main economic activity in Akçadağ district. While apricot is the most widespread crop, pear cultivation has de
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Taşhoron Church, located in the Çavuşoğlu neighborhood of Yeşilyurt district in Malatya city center, was built as an Armenian Apostolic Church. Although the year of construction and by whom is unknown, it is estimated that it was built in the second half of the 1700s. The church, which has a rectangular basilical plan measuring 15.90x26.40 meters in east-west direction, is made of cut stone. The earthen dome made of brick in the center of the building survived until the late 1970s. The churchyar
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Akçadağ pilaf is a geographically registered dish unique to the Akçadağ district of Malatya Province in Türkiye. It is prepared using bulgur made from kundura wheat and meat from small livestock, particularly lamb or mutton, with cuts such as ribs, hind leg, foreleg, and back diced into small pieces and cooked in butter and tail fat. Seasoned with black pepper, this pilaf holds an important place in Akçadağ’s culinary culture and is consumed both in daily meals and on special occasions such as e
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Arapgir Akıtma Bıciği is a traditional dish unique to the Arapgir district of Malatya, officially registered with a geographical indication. The dish is made from a liquid dough prepared with wheat flour, egg, water, liquid oil, and salt, which is cooked lightly on both sides on a greased metal sheet. Once cooked, the dough pieces are topped with a sauce made from melted butter, milk, and crushed garlic, and the dish is served cold. The composition of this sauce, which reflects regional characte
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Arapgir Manusa Weaving is a shuttle-woven handloom textile produced in the Arapgir district of Malatya, using wool and cotton yarns woven on jacquard looms with patterned and embroidered motifs. For the patterns, 20-count yarn is preferred, while 40-count yarn is used for the warp; the width and thickness of the fabric vary depending on the final product. This weaving is widely used in the production of pillows, quilt covers, shirts, trousers and other items, and is manufactured in various color
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Arapgir Pohmutu / Pohmut is a traditional confection unique to the Arapgir district of Malatya Province, primarily composed of dried mulberries. This product is officially registered with a geographical indication mark. It is prepared by grinding dried mulberries into a flour and then adding Hekimhan walnut, almond, and Malatya apricot kernel. The production process depends on the region’s climate, agricultural characteristics, and local craftsmanship, with all stages carried out exclusively wit
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