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  Amasya Summary
Amasya, known historically as Amaseia, is the capital city of the province of Amasya (population 346,191) in Turkey.
Ottoman houses and a Pontic tomb in Amasya
Amasya (formerly Amaseia or Amasia from Greek: Αμάσεια) is a town in northern Turkey, the capital of Amasya Province with approximately 80,000 inhabitants.
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 Day 6: Hattusas, Amasya
Amasya had been the capital of the kingdom of Pontus, the home of Mithridates whom Gaius Marius and Sulla had both faced down.
Amasya is a small town in a river valley surrounded by mountain cliffs.
Amasya was the capital of the Turkmen Danismend emirs until it was annexed by the Seljuks around 1075 AD.
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 The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Amasya is a province of Turkey, situated on the Yeşil River in the Black Sea Region to the north of the country.
Its provincial capital is Amasya, the antique Amaesia mentioned in documents from the era of Alexander the Great and the birth place of the geographer and historian Strabo.
Amasya is an agricultural province known as the best apple growing province in the country, and also producing tobacco, peaches, cherries and okra.
www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Amasya_Province   (145 words)

  
 Amasya, Turkey
The provincial capital of Amasya nestles picturesquely in the narrow transverse valley of the Yeslirmak (the ancient Iris) at the southern edge of the Pontus Mountains.
Amasya was the birthplace of the celebrated geographer Strabo (64-20 B.C.) who, journeying the length and breadth of the ancient known world, recorded his findings in his seventeen volume "Oikomene".
The town eventually fell to the Ottomans in 1392 and was occupied by Bayazit I. His son Mehmet I (reigned 1413-21) successfully defended the Amasya citadel against the Mongol prince Timur Lenk (Tamerlane, the Lame; 1402-04).
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 amasya
orta karadeniz'de, yeşilırmak vadisi harşena dağı eteklerine kurulan amasya, 7 bin yılın üzerindeki tarihi boyunca krallık başkentliği yapmış, bilim adamları, sanatkarlar, şairler yetiştirmiş, şehzadelerin eğitim gördüğü bir belde olmuştur.
amasya, tarihi ve kültürel zenginlikleri yanı sıra, özellikle yeşilırmak kıyısına yapılmış yalıboyu evleri ile dikkat çekmektedir.
1386 yılında osmanlı topraklarına katılan amasya, osmanlı padişah ve şehzadelerinin gösterdikleri özel ilgi nedenleriyle "şehzadeler şehri" olarak da ün yapmıştır.
www.gezgin.com /?t=rehber&id=5   (205 words)

  
 Amasya
It is the capital of Amasya province with 370,000 inhabitants (2004 estimate).
Amasya was probably founded by the Hittites, dating possibly back to the 2nd millennium BCE.
Amasya becomes a training place for future sultans, who would serve as governors of Amasya.
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 Silk Road Tours - Middle East - Turkey - Amasya
Amasya, near the Black Sea is one of Turkey’s most beautiful cities, located in the narrow cleft of two rocky hills along the banks of the Yeþilýrmak River.
However, one of the most famous sights of all, is the old Ottoman houses huddled along the river, overlooked by the imposing walls of the mountains.
Like a secret jewel, Amasya is set apart from the rest of Anatolia in its remote mountain valley, waiting to be discovered.
www.silkroadandbeyond.co.uk /amasya.html   (231 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Amasya
Amasya (formerly Amaseia or Amasia) is a town in northern Turkey, the capital of Amasya Province with approximately 80,000 inhabitants.
Lake Borabay (65 kms northeast of Amasya) is a crater lake with an impressive view and fresh air.
Amasya has a history of earthquakes which have damaged monuments as recently as 1939.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Amasya   (592 words)

  
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Amasya province is situated in the Yesilirmak River Valley in the Central Black Sea region.
Amasya, invaded by Frigians in 1200 BC, was occupied by Khimmers after the fall of Frigian Empire in 700 BC.
Amasya became a dominion of Med Empire and in 585 BC annexed by Persian Empire.
www.eclipse2006.boun.edu.tr /eclipse99/Engpage/amasya.html   (237 words)

  
 Black Sea tours Istanbul - Safranbolu - Amasra - Ankara _ Amasya _ Trabzon_Istanbul 6 nights 7 days tours
Little about Amasya In Amasya, one can see the remnants of the Hellenistic, the Roman, the Byzantine, the Seljuk, the Ilhanli, and the Ottoman civilizations, as well as many important remains belonging to the first years of the Republic of Turkey.
Amasya is endowed with historical and cultural opulence, and the city is also very rich of natural beauties; thermal springs around Amasya are very famous.
Amasya is also famous for its apples, cherries, peaches and okra.
www.chevvytours.com /istanbul_safranbolu_amasra_ankara_amasya_trabzon_istanbul_tours.htm   (900 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
If you ask that why do they call Amasya as "Mystrious city of Crown"; Amasya was a very important city for so many kings starting from 5500 B.C and than lately most of the Ottoman princes were educated here.
Amasya is one of the #1s in quality of product about cherries, peaches and okra.
It was built in order to supply water to the ancient city of Amasya and constructed by digging canals, openning tunells through rocks and putting up walls in places appropiate to the slope of the land.
www.harsena.com /eng/aboutamasya.htm   (815 words)

  
 Travel Guide and Photos of Amasya - Page 1
Amasya has a history dating back more than 3000 years, and is proud of it.
Amasya was conquered by Sultan Beyazit I in 1392 and became a major city in the Ottoman Empire.
Amasya was also important as a center for islamic theological studies with 18 medreses and 1 külliye.
www.anatolia.luwo.be /Amasya.htm   (298 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Amasya is one of the both historical and cultural cities in Anatolia, located in the Yesilirmak(Green River)Valley of the Central Black Sea Region.
Amasya is located in the Yesilirmak Valley of the Central Black Sea Region.
In Amasya, one can see the remnants of the Hellenistic, the Roman, the Byzantine, the Seljuk, the Ýlhanlý, and the Ottoman civilizations, as well as many important remains belonging to the first years of the Republic of Turkey.
www.fatihun.edu.tr /~msaracoglu/Amasya.html   (420 words)

  
 Amasya Villas hotel Bali - Indonesia hotels
The Bali Amasya Villas hotel puts great emphasis on hospitality and customer satisfaction which shows in the dedicated hotel staff that is always eager to help and welcomes every question that you might have.
The Amasya Villas offers of totally 10 units of private villas which is consisting of 25 luxury rooms which reflects 5 stars standards of premium comfort and class.
The Amasya Villas Bali is located just one kilometer North of Kuta the most famous tourist destination, and is one of the island most sought after and prestigious, residential areas.
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 .::AmasyA Cafemail internet cafe WeB Sayfası::.(ŞehzadeLeriN İLim'e Erdiği,SelçukLu Sultanlarının Sırra ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Amasya, Samsun, Çorum ve Tokat'a devlet yolu ile bağlı.
Demiryolu Amasya, Sivas-Samsun demiryolu üzerinde Sivas'a 261 km.
Amasya Genelgesi'nin yayınlanması İstanbul'da bulunan işgal güçlerinin tepkisini çekmişti.
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Amasya is one of the both historical and cultural cities in Anatolia, located in the Yeþilýrmak Valley of the Central Black Sea
Amasya is a city where many famous portraits were born such as Lokman Hekim, Mihri Hatun, Strabon and many crown princes were trained.
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 Ataman Hotel - Amasya
Amasya's long history starts in the mist of times before the Bronze Age, it was also a Hittite town, for Hittite artefacts are found.
The Ottoman Sultans favoured Amasya and till the 17th century most heirs to the throne were taught how to rule and tested for their skills as governor of the province of Amasya.
Amasya had already a force of volunteers to fight against the Greek gangs, who had an own Pontus state in mind.
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 Amasya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Amasya’s attraction lies not only in its natural beauty but in the historical value that this town with its 7000 year old history holds.
One claim to fame that Amasya has is that it is home to the famous geographer Strabo.
Amasya should be an important stop for any tour of the Black Sea Coast.
www.turkeyforyou.com /travel_turkey_amasya   (214 words)

  
 TURKSES Voice of Turks - 5. The Amasya Circular (June 21-22, 1919)
The Amasya Circular was an alarm of national awakening, which was calling the Turkish people for the war of national independence and national sovereignty.
The Amasya Circular was sent to all of the civil and military offices in Anatolia.
Even though the Amasya Circular wanted to be kept as secret, it was not possible in all over the country, the members to be sent to the congress in Sivas began to be chosen.
www.turkses.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=266&Itemid=46   (864 words)

  
 TATİLDÜNYASI :: Amasya ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
As for natural beauty, Amasya is set apart from the rest of Anatolia in its tight mountain valley and hides its own secret beauty.
Lake Borabay (65 kms northeast of Amasya) is a crater lake with an amazing view and fresh air.
Amasya, between the Black Sea and inner Anatolia, lies at the center of a region of fertile plains crossed by the Yesil, Çekerek, and Tersakan rivers.
www.tatildunyasi.com /en/StepByStepTurkiy/TheBlackSeaRegio/Amasya/c.606.html   (546 words)

  
 Untitled Document
At the year of 1386 Amasya included to Ottoman Empire Reign, province was famous as "þehzadeler (sons of sultan) province" by the special concern of Ottoman Sultans and their sons.
Amasya take importance at the similar to its old important roles in the passing years of history.
At Amasya; plans for Liberation Struggle prepared, and decision given to assemble the congress of Erzurum and congress of Sivas.
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 Amasya Turkey Photo Gallery by Dick Osseman at pbase.com
i was born and raised in amasya and this city is the reason why i choosed architecture as a profession..
Amasya o kadar guzel ve gizemli bir sehir ki sadece orayi yasayarak bunu anlayabilirsiniz.gidin ve mutlaka gorun...thanks dick...
Ben Amasya da 30 sene yaþadým þimdi Ankara dayým.
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 The Amasya Villas - Seminyak
The Amasya Villas is only 20 minutes drives from Bali International Airport, 5 minutes to the beach, and only a few steps to shopping arcades, restaurant and bars, and souvenir shops.
The Amasya Villas is designed with traditional and luxury accommodation which is completed with private entrance, private swimming pool, kitchen and kitchen sets, living and dinning room, mini bar and DVD stereo.
The Amasya Villas offers of totally 10 units of private villas which is consisting of 25 luxury rooms which reflects 5 stars standards of premium comfort and class.
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 The Amasya Villas in Seminyak is located just one kilometer North of Kuta Bali the most famous tourist destination.
The Amasya Villas in Seminyak is located just one kilometer North of Kuta Bali the most famous tourist destination.
The Amasya Villas is located just one kilometer North of Kuta Bali the most famous tourist destination, and is one of the island most sought after and prestigious, residential areas.
The Amasya Villas is consisting of 20 private villas which are completed with private entrance, swimming pool, living and dining room, kitchen set and other facilities.
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 Overview - The Amasya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Amasya Villas is located just one kilometer North of Kuta the most famous tourist destination, and is one of the island most sought after and prestigious, residential areas.
The Amasya Villas is consisting of 20 private villas which are completed with private entrance, swimming pool, living and dining room, kitchen set and other facilities.
The accommodation at The Amasya Villas reflect 5 star standards of premium comfort and class.
www.theamasya-villas.com /Overview.asp   (130 words)

  
 Amasya is located in the Yesilir
Amasya is located in the Yesilirmak Valley of the Central Black Sea Region.
Amasya served as a centre of religion in the Hittite period.
The idea of the foundation of the Modern Turkish Republic was first mentioned here in a written document; The Amasya Notice (22 June 1919), which was the first step taken towards the foundation of the republic and the famous statement "Independence of the nation will be realized by its self-determination" was made here also.
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 Search Results for "Amasya"
...sons recognized Timur's suzerainty and were installed as local rulers: Isa in Bursa, Mehmed in Amasya, and Suleyman in Edirne.
...the Janikli family in the area of Trabzon (1812-13), the Chapanoilu family around Ankara and Amasya (1814), and the Karaosmanoilu family in the area of Aydin (1816)....
...divisions:81 provinces (iller, singular - il); Adana, Adiyaman, Afyon, Agri, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Antalya, Ardahan, Artvin, Aydin, Balikesir, Bartin, Batman,...
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 Amasya, Turkey - Mersina: Information about Turkey
Amasya is one of the provinces which is distinct both with its natural setup and historical values it holds.
As for natural beauty, Amasya is set apart from the rest of Anatolia in its tight mountain valley and hides its own secret beauty.
Lake Borabay (65 kms northeast of Amasya) is a crater lake with an amazing view and fresh air.
www.mersina.com /turkey/blacksea/Amasya   (309 words)

  
 Untitled Document
Amasya is an incredibly charming town standing out with its lush flora amid dry North Cenral Anatolia.
As far it is historically evident, Amasya was first a Hittite settlement, passing to Alexander the Great.
The Ottomans contributed much to beautifying Amasya, as it was one of the pilot towns where the crown princes ruled as governers to practice statemenship.
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 AMASYAYORUM.COM - AMASYA'NIN SESI
Amasya Belediyesinde 22 yıldır görev alan ve en son Zabıta memuru olarak çalışan evli ve 2 çocuk babası Yahya Hoşgör(46) beyin ölümünün gerçekleşmesi üzerine cenazesi zabıta müdürlüğü önüne getirilerek bir tören düzenlendi.
Amasya da yalı boyu ırmak kenarına şehrin simgesi haline gelmiş elma panoları asılıyor.
Amasya Valisi Mehmet Celalettin Lekesiz, Belediye Başkanı İsmet Özarslan, Garnizon Komutanı Tuğgeneral Ömer Essenyel, Jandarma Komutanı Kıdemli Albay Hacı Abdullah Doğan, Tarım İl Müdürü Ahmet Millici, Emniyet Müdürü Mustafa Demirok, Daire Müdürleri ve halk katıldı.
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 Amasya, Pontus King Tombs, Turkey-Adiyamanli.org-
Capital of the kings of Pontus until about 183 BC, it was made a free city and the administrative center of a large territory by Pompey in 65 BC.
Amasya, between the Black Sea and inner Anatolia, lies at the center of a region of fertile plains crossed by the Yesil, Çekerek, and Tersakan rivers.
An independent Pontic kingdom with its capital at Amaseia (modern Amasya) was established at the end of the 4th century BC in the wake of Alexander's conquests.
www.adiyamanli.org /amasya.html   (686 words)

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