TravelMorgan Stone GretherAdıyaman, Turkey, southern Turkey, Come See Turkey 2014, tourism, travel

Wandering in Adıyaman, Turkey

TravelMorgan Stone GretherAdıyaman, Turkey, southern Turkey, Come See Turkey 2014, tourism, travel
Wandering in Adıyaman, Turkey

Continuing my Come See Turkey influencer adventures... Not far from the timeless glory of Mount Nemrut in southern Turkey is the modern city of Adıyaman. According to our guides, the original name of the area was difficult to pronounce, and it eventually became know as Adıyaman, which is literally derived from the phrase "difficult to pronounce."  I so hope that's true.  

We got to wander for a few hours there through their markets and parks, including stumbling upon a card game. Then it was off on the road to Nemrut....

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Card Players in Adıyaman, Turkey

In the heart of Adıyaman, Turkey, we came across a lovely old courtyard full of men playing cards. I don't know what they were all playing, but they were very serious about it... yet tolerated having their photos taken...

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Card Players in Adıyaman, Turkey
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Along the River Euphrates, Turkey

As we traveled in southern Turkey we stopped for a few minutes along the beautiful, tranquil River Euphrates. A Chinese tour group was stopping there at the same time as us. And a stray dog ran up to both of us looking for a handout...

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Along the River Euphrates, Turkey
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On the Road to Nemrut, Turkey

The Bridge of Severus, or Cendere Köprüsü, was built by the Roman army nearly 20 centuries ago. The Tomb of the Black Bird, or Karakuş Tümülüsü, was built even earlier, by the Commagene rulers; yet its eponymous bird still rests atop one of the ancient columns...

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On the Road to Nemrut, Turkey