Osmaniye

Osmaniye is a city in southern Turkey located on the eastern edge of the Çukurova plain. It sits in a low-lying agricultural area near the Mediterranean region with a landscape shaped by farming and local commerce.

The region was known as Cebeli Bereket during Ottoman rule and received its current name in 1923. It gained provincial status in 1996 after becoming administratively separate from Adana.

The annual Karakucak Wrestling Festival in May showcases traditional Turkish sports through competitive matches held in the Kadirli district. Local communities gather to celebrate this wrestling heritage that has been part of the region for generations.

Visitors should prepare for heat and flat terrain since the city sits on a plain. Early mornings and late afternoons offer more comfortable conditions for walking and exploring the area.

The Karatepe-Aslantas open-air museum preserves neo-Hittite artifacts bearing inscriptions in two ancient languages: Hittite and Phoenician. This rare bilingual collection reveals how different cultures once coexisted in this area.

Location: Osmaniye Province

Elevation above the sea: 125 m

Shares border with: Dörtyol, Erzin, Toprakkale

Website: http://osmaniye-bld.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 37.07500,36.25000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:47