Turkey Travel

City of Apricots. Malatya and Elazığ

Malatya and its environs have been settled by various peoples since the dawn of history. Malatya, which is located in the middle of a fertile plateau and irrigated by many large and small streams, is a city where various fruits are grown, including its world famous apricots. The city, with its planned urbanization, is presently a major East Anatolian city; with its industry, medical facilities and university.
Battalgazi to the north of the city is an important historical center. The citadel in Battalgazi was first constructed by Titus, the Roman Emperor, in the 1st century A.D. and then restored extensively by the Seljuks in the 12th century. The Battalgazi Grand Mosque is the only example of a mosque plan in Anatolia with vaulted recesses. The Aslantepe archaeological excavation site is located at a distance of 4 km. from the provincial center on the Battalgazi road.

Elazığ is a city of lakes and rivers and is replete with scenic wonders. It is located in the center of wide plains surrounded by purple colored mountains. A large variety of food products from grains to rice are grown on the land made fertile by the abundant waters of the large rivers. There are also rich underground mineral deposits in the region. Elazığ is one of the best planned cities in Turkey and has quite a developed industry. The history of Harput which is 5 km. to the north of Elazığ, dates back to ancient times. Many artists and

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