Erzurum Province, Administrative province in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
Erzurum Province occupies the highlands of eastern Anatolia, spreading across plateaus and mountain ranges between the Lesser Caucasus and the Pontic foothills. Several river valleys cut through the territory and connect its districts, while the center revolves around the city of the same name.
Roman troops founded a garrison here in the fourth century, which later grew into a fortified town. Seljuk and then Ottoman forces took control and turned the area into a crossroads between the Caucasus and Persian lands.
The province maintains traditional winter festivities, regional dances, and local specialties such as Cağ Kebab throughout its numerous districts.
Main roads connect the districts and pass through mountain gaps that can become difficult during winter months. An airport near the capital provides connections to other Turkish cities.
The Palandöken Mountains south of the center draw skiers to slopes at elevations above 3000 meters (about 10,000 feet). These runs often remain snow-covered well into late spring.
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