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Erzincan... Like the other Anatolian cities, Erzincan's history starts with the Hittites but the importance of the city rose after the Turks conquered it. There are lots of historical remains which have been damaged. The ruins from the Urartians are the Kemah Fortress, Mana Hatun Tomb, and Kotur Bridge. For nature lovers, Lake Kaynayan and Girvelik Waterfall are worth seeing. After the recent earthquake in 1992, the city was badly damaged. Erzincan, the principal city of its province, lies 688 km east of Ankara on a fertile plain. The highly decorated and hand-fashioned copper vessels and wares of Erzincan maintain a long tradition of the area's fame in metalwork. Bolkar, a ski slope 40 km to the west, provides facilities for winter sports-enthusiasts. Many of the magnificent bronze objects in Ankara's Museum of Anatolian Civilizations were found nearby at the Urartian site of Altintepe, east of Erzincan. At Tercan, the round 12th century mausoleum of Mama Hatun with its beautifully carved stone portal is worth a detour off the main road. Girvelik, in the same southeasterly direction, provides ideal picnic spots where you can eat a packed lunch and relax to the sound of water tumbling over rocks. The Toros (Taurus) Mountains which parallel Türkiye's southern border, and the Black Sea Mountains in the north join together to form a mighty mountain range which defines the country'seastern border. The tremendous diversity of the eastern and southeastern lands surprises travellers : the red-ochre plateau of Erzurum; the forests, waterfalls, and green pastures of Kars and Agri; the permanent snow-cap on biblical Mount Agri (Ararat); the vast Lake Van with its deep blue waters. Erzincan, the principal city of its province, lies 688 km eastof Ankara on a fertile plain. The highly decorated and hand - fashionedcopper vessels and wares of Erzincan maintain a long traditionof the area's fame in metalwork. Bolkar, a ski slope 40 km tothe west, provides facilities for winter sports-enthusiasts. Many of the magnificent bronze objects in Ankara's Museum of Anatolian Civilizations were found nearby at the Urartian site of Altintepe, east of Erzincan. At Tercan, the round 12th century mausoleumof Mama Hatun with its beautifully carved stone portal is wortha detour off the main road. Girvelik, in the same southeasterly direction, provides ideal picnic spots where you can eat a packedlunch and relax to the sound of water tumbling over rocks.

Kemaliye, situated on the blanks of the firat river is one of the most beautiful and green areas in the region. It is known for its lovely countryside and schenic views; especially popular with trekkers. Kemaliye is also known for its traditional homes with their artistic detail. Karanlik Bogaz near Kemaliye is one of the best places for photo safaris, canoeing and rafting. Many of the magnificent bronze objects in Ankara's Museum of Anatolian Civilizations were found nearby at the Urartian site of Altintepe, east of Erzincan. At Tercan, the round 12^th century mausoleum of Mama Hatun with its beautifully carved stone portal is worth a detour off the main road. Girvelik, in the same southeasterly direction, provides ideal picnic spots where you can eat a packed lunch and relax to the sound of water tumbling over rocks.