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Adiyaman
Area: 7.614 km²
Population: 513.131 (1990)
Traffic Code: 02
Districts: Adiyaman (center), Besni, Celikhan, Gerger, Golbasi, Kahta, Samsat, Sincik, Tut.
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Sites of Interest
- Adiyaman, Kahta and Besni castles
- Adiyaman Museum
- Cendere Bridge
- Ruins at Mount Nemrut
- Karakus Hill
- Pirin (Perre) and Gumuskaya caves
- Golbasi Lakes
Provincial Culture Directorate
Telephone: (416) 216 12 59 or 216 19 91, Fax: (416) 216 24 78
Museums
Adiyaman Museum: Ataturk Caddesi, Adiyaman. Tel: (416) 216 29 29, Fax: (416) 216 98 98
Historical Sites and Ruins
- Mount Nemrut Ruins (Nemrut Dag)
- Kahda/Karadut
- Aresemeia Ruins, Kahda/Kocahisar
- Old Besnil, Old Beni/Center
- Pirin Ruins, Adiyaman/Center
Festivals
Melon Festival: 1-15 July, Besni