
Lota Lakes are a group of karstic lakes located within the boundaries of the Hafik district in Sivas Province. Situated approximately 3 km east of the district center and north of the Sivas-Erzurum highway, the lakes are 45 km from the city center of Sivas.Geological Structure and FormationThe Lota Lakes are one of the most prominent examples of the gypsum (plaster stone) karst morphology in the region. The lakes formed in karstic depressions (uvalas and dolines) filled by groundwater emerging t
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Taze Karlar Yağmış is a lyrical Turkish folk music song transmitted within the oral culture tradition of Anatolia. The song draws attention through its lyrical structure centered on themes of separation, exile, and individual fate. The piece, interpreted by various performers, is associated with both its lyrics and melody with the âşık tradition.Origin of the SongThe origin of the song “Taze Karlar Yağmış” is linked to the âşık tradition, one of the primary channels of oral culture in Anatolia.
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Beyza Başar

Madımak (Polygonum cognatum) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Naturally growing in various regions of Türkiye, madımak is an edible plant commonly consumed especially in Central Anatolia and East Anatolia, where it is common eaten. Harvested in Spring months and used in cooking, madımak is regarded both as a nutritious food and a traditional remedy for certain illnesses during people.The madımak plant (generated with Artificial intelligence.)Botanical Charact
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Belemir Elif Topcu

Have you ever seen lace carved into stone? The structure located in the district of Divriği in Sivas appears as if it has sprung from a fairy tale. This monumental work, formed by thousands of stone motifs coming together, leaves all who see it in awe. Let us explore together this enchanting place known as “Anatolia’s Elhamra.”Why Is It So Important?Divriği Ulu Camii and Darüşşifası is the first architectural structure in Türkiye to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. What makes it so
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Divriği Ulu Camii ve Darüşşifası, Anatolia one of the most remarkable structures of the Seljuk period. Located in the district of Divriği in Sivas province, place this complex consists of a mosque, darüşşifa and türbe. Constructed between 1228 and 1243, the complex was commissioned by Mengücekoğlu Ahmed Shah and his wife Turan Angel Lady. The architect was Ahlatlı Hürrem Şah. In 1985, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The structure is also under the protection of the Office of
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Burcu Sandıkçı

Tödürge Lake is a natural lake located within the boundaries of the Zara district in Sivas Province, in the Central Anatolia Region of Türkiye. The lake is situated approximately 50 to 56 kilometers from the city center of Sivas, along the Sivas-Erzurum highway (E-23), between the districts of Hafik and Zara. The lake derives its name from the nearby Tödürge (Demiryurt) Village, located about one kilometer away. The name Tödürge is a modified form of Dodurga, an ancient Turkic tribe.Geographical
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One of the settlements shedding light on the prehistoric and early historical periods of Anatolia, the Ancient City of Sarissa is known as one of the cities of the Hittite Empire. Located today in the Kuşaklı region, approximately four kilometers east of Başören Village in the Altınyayla district of Sivas Province, the settlement occupies a strategic position atop a natural hill. Believed to have been founded in the 16th century BCE, the city holds a unique position within the Hittite settlement
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Hikmet Can Urhan

Kesik Köprü is a historical stone bridge located southwest of the city center of Sivas, spanning the Kızılırmak River. The bridge extends in a north-south direction, connecting the Karşıyaka Neighborhood with the central area of Sivas. Although no construction inscription has been found, various sources indicate that the bridge dates back to the Seljuk period.Kesik Köprü (Visit Sivas)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="justify">Architectural FeaturesKesik Köprü consists of two separate
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Hikmet Can Urhan

The Ziya Bey Manuscript Works Library is a specialized library located in the city center of Sivas, established to preserve, digitize, and provide access to manuscript works for researchers. It was founded in 1908 by Yusuf Ziya Başara. Today, it operates under the umbrella of the Directorate General of Manuscript Works of Türkiye, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.Ziya Bey Manuscript Works Library (Türkiye Culture Portal)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Hist
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Hikmet Can Urhan

Taşhan Çarşısı is located in the city center of Sivas, in the Mahkeme Çarşısı Dörtyol area. Sources indicate that the building was constructed in the second half of the 19th century. It is known that the han was commissioned by minority merchants active in the region and designed by a non-Muslim architect. It is believed that it may have been built on the foundations of an earlier han or another structure.Sivas Taşhan Çarşısı (Sivas Municipality)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"&
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