Ardahan, Provincial capital in northeastern Turkey
The city of Ardahan stands on a mountain plateau at 1,811 meters elevation, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia.
The region changed control multiple times between the Kingdom of Georgia, Ottoman Empire, and Russian Empire until becoming part of Turkey in 1921.
The province maintains traditional carpet and kilim weaving practices, with local patterns representing regional artistic heritage through generations.
The area experiences freezing temperatures every month of the year, with winters lasting from October through April requiring heavy winter clothing.
Lake Cildir, the second largest in the region, freezes completely in winter, creating natural ice sheets where local fishermen cut holes to catch fish.
Location: Ardahan Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,811 m
Website: http://www.ardahan.bel.tr/
Website: http://ardahan.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 41.11667,42.70000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22
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