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Alexander the Great cut the Gordian knot near Ankara. The double knotting technique used in Turkish rugs is still called the "Gordion Knot."

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Ardahan

Area: 5.576 km²

Population: 170.117 (1990)

Traffic Code: 75

Districts: Ardahan (center), Cildir, Damal, Gole, Hanak, Posof.

Ardahan Links

Sites of Interest:

  • Karincaduzu Forest Recreation Area
  • Ardahan and Seytan castles

Provincial Cultural Directorate

Telephone: (478) 211 48 58
Fax: (478) 211 34 01

Local Days of Celebration

  • 18 March: Commemoration day for the Canakkale Victory, Ardahan
  • 21 March: Commemoration day for Air Force Martyrs, Ardahan
  • 24 June: Selcuk Conquest of Ardahan, Ardahan
  • 10 October: Ram Introduction, Ardahan

Festivals

  • 20 August: Festival of Animals and Animal Products, Ardahan
  • 18 November: Goose Festival, Ardahan

Significant Weeks

  • 27 March-3 April: Library Week, Ardahan
  • 18-24 May: Museum Week, Ardahan
  • 15-22 April: Tourism Week, Ardahan
  • 23 February: Freedom Day for Ardahan, Ardahan