Kahramanmaraş, Commercial center in southern Turkey
Kahramanmaraş is a commercial city in southern Turkey that spreads across a fertile plain at the foot of Ahir Mountain. The city sits at three mountain passes through the Taurus range and connects different regions to each other.
The settlement dates back to the 12th century BCE and served as the capital of the Hittite kingdom of Gurgum. The Assyrians later called it Markasi and controlled the region for several centuries.
The local ice cream is made using an old method that combines goat milk with an extract from wild orchid roots. These roots are gathered in the mountains and give the ice cream its distinctive texture.
A railway connection runs to Adana and Malatya, making travel to neighboring regions easier. The city is known for its olive oil production and textile goods, which are available in many shops.
The medieval fortress houses an archaeological museum with Hittite finds from the surrounding area. The Ulu Cami mosque from the 15th century shapes the cityscape with its characteristic building style.
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