Gümüşhane Province, Province in Eastern Black Sea region, Turkey
Gümüşhane Province spans 6,575 square kilometers at an elevation of 1,210 meters, featuring deep valleys between the Zigana-Trabzon Mountains and Çimen Mountains.
The province gained prominence during Roman times as Argyropolis, a silver mining center, and remained under successive control of the Emevis, Abbasids, Seljuks, and Ottomans.
The architectural heritage includes the 16th-century Suleymaniye Mosque, 19th-century Ottoman houses in Saricicek village, and multiple fortresses from the Silk Road period.
The province contains six districts - Gümüşhane, Kelkit, Köse, Kürtün, Şiran, and Torul - with a population of 144,544 as recorded in 2022.
The Karaca Cave system in Torul district presents geological formations, while the Tomara Waterfalls and Artebel Lake offer natural attractions.
Location: Turkey
Capital city: Gümüşhane
Part of: Trabzon Subregion
Website: http://gumushane.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 40.38806,39.41861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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