MADEN

Maden was added to the empire by the Ottoman ruler Yavuz Sultan Selim, who organized a campaign to the east in 1515. Maden district was established in the Eastern Anatolia Region, at the foot of the Southeastern Taurus Mountains, in the Upper Euphrates section, on the banks of the Tigris river. A large part of the Maden district is mountainous and hilly. The section where the district is located is the valley. This valley starts a little below Hazar Lake and continues until Ergani district. Elâzığ and Diyarbakır highways and railways pass through this district. The majority of mining people are Zaza.

ACCESS TO THE MADEN: HOW TO GET TO THE MADEN?

The district is approximately 80 km from Elazig city center. away. Maden district is located on the Elazig - Diyarbakır road. 80 km from Elazig. You can reach the district, which is at a distance, by road, rail or air.

If you want to reach by road; You can transfer from Elazig center to Maden district by bus or minibus.

If you provide transportation by air; You need to transfer from Elazig Airport to the region.

MINING WEATHER: WHEN TO GO TO THE MADEN?

Elazığ, where continental climate prevailed before, has switched to a temperate climate with the effect of the dams being built and being built. Due to the dams built, the climate in the region has softened and there has been a decrease in snowfall. The climate type of Elazig province is also seen in Maden district. There is not much snow in the district compared to the past. Rainfall intensifies in the spring months.

MINING HOTELS: WHERE TO STAY IN THE MADEN?

There are not many hotel facilities in Maden district. However, you can find accommodation opportunities in the surrounding districts or in hotels located in Elazig center. For more hotel options, you can make your reservation on hotelforex.com.

MINING HOTEL PRICES

Since there are not many hotel facilities in this region, you can find many hotel facilities in the center of Elazig according to your budget and your wishes. As hotelforex.com, we can guarantee that you will find accommodation that suits your budget, even if the prices will vary in accommodation fees depending on the services provided.

PLACES TO VISIT IN THE MADEN

HISTORICAL GOVERNMENT HOUSE AND CLOCK TOWER: It was built in 1895 during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II. There is an Ottoman clock tower, which is located in the garden of the government mansion and adds a historical look to the district. The clock tower is estimated to have been built in 1898. After the upper part of the clock tower was destroyed, it was restored to its original form.

MOSQUE KEBİR: It is in Şehit Adnan Mavidemir Street in the Mosque Kebir District in the district center. It was built in 1872 by Sultan Abdülhamit II during the Ottoman period. The most important feature of the mosque is that it is included in the issue of “Servet-i Fünun” dated April 11, 1899. Its minaret is made of stone and a very exquisite workmanship is seen.

ÇİTLİ HÖYÜK: The mound located in Yazıtepe locality is 30 meters high. It is full of unbaked brick pieces around it, so in a sense it gives the feeling of a brick kiln. There is also a brick building remains. Based on the remains of the brick building, brick fragments and ceramic fragments scattered around, it is estimated that the mound is a late Hittite period settlement. The hill part is a relatively flat area and towards the south there is a possible Medieval cemetery made of shapeless stones. It was registered as a cultural asset in 1999 and taken under protection.

SHEIKH MUHAMMED KATTALI TOMB: It is in Kaltaldere Village, 15 km north of Gezin town of the district center. The tomb is on a small hill on a flat land. The tomb was built in 1969 with the aid collected from the public. The tomb is entered through a large balcony in front of it. The interior of the tomb consists of an office, a guest house, a masjid and a kitchen. Spring water flows from the stream bed to the right of the tomb.

GEZİN VILLAGE: Gezin Village of the district center is on the shore of Lake Hazar. There are recreational facilities of various public institutions and organizations and villas belonging to private persons in the village. In addition, there is a camping area with tents on the shore of the lake, which is used by people from the surrounding provinces.

If you want to see these structures of different architecture, you should visit Maden district of Elazig province.

MADEN KITCHEN: WHAT TO EAT IN THE MADEN?

We cannot say that there is a familiar dish specific to Maden district. Eastern cuisine is more dominant in the Maden. It is impossible to stay hungry in Elazig cuisine, which has its own food culture as well as its meals. Apart from the usual 3 meals, there are snacks called mid-morning and especially nighttime snacks. You can taste these flavors in restaurants and cafes in the vicinity.