KARKAMIŞ

Karkamış, which is 75 km away from the city center, is only one of the districts of Gaziantep with a well-established history. justify; It is known that the epic of Gilgamesh, known as the oldest epic of Turkish history, was written here, and what is told in the epic took place here in the district of Karkamış. 

ACCESS TO KARKAMIS: HOW TO GET TO KARKAMIS? 

You can easily reach the district by road. If you wish, you can use your own custom tool, if you wish you can also use almost anywhere in the expedition organized by various bus companies in Turkey. People who want to have a faster and more comfortable journey may prefer the plane. After arriving at the airport, you can reach Karkamış by using city transportation.

KARKAMIŞ WEATHER: WHEN TO GO TO KARKAMIS?

The effects of the Mediterranean climate are dominant in the district. Accordingly, the summer months are hot and dry, and the winter months are rainy and quite warm. No matter how hot the summer months are, the evenings are cool. It also rains a lot in April. For these reasons, we recommend that you make your trip to Karkamış in the summer months.

KARKAMIŞ HOTELS: WHERE TO STAY IN KARKAMİŞ? 

The district and its surroundings are rich in boutique hotels and mansions. You can examine the hotels that will offer very high quality and service for your needs on HotelForex.com website, you can easily book your place from one of the most suitable Karkamış hotels and start your holiday.

KARKAMIŞ HOTEL PRICES 

Karkamış hotel prices, like almost everywhere else, can vary according to the location of the hotel, the number of stars, the concept and the services offered. For this reason, you can examine the facilities offered by the hotels on HotelForex.com before you go, and you can make your stay at an affordable price by taking advantage of early booking opportunities.

PLACES TO VISIT IN KARKAMIS 

KARKAMIŞ ANCIENT CITY: The Ancient City, a part of which is in Syrian territory, is located in the west of the Euphrates River. The remains excavated as a result of the archaeological excavations are taken to Ankara and exhibited in the Anatolian Museum. Belongs to the most recent Hittite period of residues that have been found. 

DATE KARKAMIS TRAIN STATION: Definitely one of the sights of Historic Karkamış Station, Turkey and the location of a crossing point between Syria and the Euphrates Rivers been built to the border with Turkey.  

KARKAMIS WETLANDS OF: Many live varieties The wetland where it is taken under protection has been opened to ecotourism. There are hundreds of plant species, fish varieties, Euphrates turtles, reptiles, bald ibis and various bird species among the living creatures under protection. You can take long walks, ride a bike on the bike path and be interested in some water sports in this area that is intertwined with nature. A very enjoyable day will be waiting for you in the Karkamış wetland. 

KARKAMİŞ KITCHEN: WHAT TO EAT IN KARKAMIŞ? 

Karkamış's kitchen, which has a long history, is also very deep-rooted and diverse. We have listed the Karkamış dishes that contain various flavors for you. Let's take a look together…

• Urmu Mulberry Sherbet, Cinnamon Tea, Cream Kadaif, Walnut Kadaif, Date Dessert, Tarhana Melting, Pistachio Cookies and much more more will be waiting for you in Karkamış.

WHAT TO BUY FROM KARKAMIS? 

When you come to Karkamış, you will find many gift options for your loved ones. You can find and buy many souvenirs and foods such as watermelon seeds, silk chili peppers, baklava, the most famous dessert of the province, handcrafted ornaments, copper and mother-of-pearl works.

WHAT TO DO IN KARKAMIS? 

You can participate in the Karkamış Festivals held in summer and spring months, so you can organize many events. At the same time, you can have a pleasant and pleasant time by having picnics with your family or friends in the recreation areas intertwined with nature. You can attend concerts organized from time to time and enjoy the music.