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- After 1973, Maraş was officially named Kahramanmaraş with the prefix kahraman (Turkish word meaning "heroic") to commemorate the Battle of Marash.
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Kahramanmaraş, city, southern Turkey. It is situated at the edge of a fertile plain below Ahır Mountain, east-northeast of Adana. The city is near the southern outlet of three important passes through the Taurus Mountains (from Göksun, Elbistan, and Malatya).
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Maraş was called Germanicia Caesarea (Ancient Greek: Γερμανίκεια, Germanikeia) in the time of the Roman and Byzantine empires, probably after Germanicus Julius Caesar rather than the German people.
Jul 11, 2023 · Kahramanmaras captivates with its rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders. From ancient ruins to modern marvels, this Turkish city offers a fascinating journey through time. Visitors can explore historic sites like the Leaning Tower of Pisa or delve into the cinematic world of Anatolia through films such as "Once Upon a Time in ...
Kahramanmaraş Province (Turkish: Kahramanmaraş ili) is a province and metropolitan municipality of Turkey. Its area is 14,520 km 2, [2] and its population is 1,177,436 (2022). [1] Its provincial capital is the city of Kahramanmaraş, and the traffic code is 46.
Nov 7, 2017 · Not yet so well-known to visitors, Kahramanmaraş is the place where the famous Maraş ice cream was born. However, there is much more to the city than simply being the capital of this famous dessert made thick with the inclusion of salep. Kahramanmaraş has plenty of other things to see and do.
Kahramanmaras was known as "Markasi" or "Maraj" in earliest ages. Located 78 kilometers north of Gaziantep, the province stands as a site of history, having a long past filled with numerous invasions. It was once the capital of Gurgum, a Hittite State in the 12th century BC.
Kahramanmaraş. Kahramanmaraş (kär´əmän´märəsh), formerly Maraş (märäsh´), city (1990 pop. 229,066), S Turkey. The city lies on a fertile plain at the foot of the Taurus Mts. A center for light industry and trade, spices, olive oil, and handicrafts are the chief products.
