Manisa Province, Administrative province in western Turkey
This western Turkish territory stretches across plains, valleys and mountain ranges between the Aegean coast and the Anatolian highlands. It borders several neighboring provinces and includes both rural countryside and urban centers connected by a network of roads.
Settled since Hittite times, the area later became part of the Lydian kingdom with Sardis as its capital. After Persian, Hellenistic and Roman rule, the region passed under Byzantine and Ottoman control before becoming part of the modern Turkish republic.
The districts of Gordes, Kula, and Demirci maintain traditional carpet and kilim production methods passed through generations of local craftspeople.
The provincial capital serves as a starting point for reaching different districts through intercity buses, though some mountain areas remain more remote. Main roads are well maintained, but exploring individual valleys and nature parks often requires a private vehicle.
On Mount Sipylus stands a rock-carved figure known as the Weeping Niobe, which has drawn travelers since ancient times. Mineral springs in the area have formed calcium deposits over centuries, coating some rock faces with white layers.
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