Month: April 2025
Southeastern Türkiye’s Harbinger of Spring: Fritillaries Face Extinction
The rugged mountains of Southeastern Anatolia take on a mysterious beauty with the arrival of spring. Particularly, the Sason district of Batman hosts one of nature’s rarest gifts during this season: Fritillaries. The Kelhasan village, resembling a hidden paradise in high-altitude regions, transforms into a riot of colors with the blooming of these unique flowers.
The Enigmatic Tumulus of Adıyaman: Sesönk (Dikilitaş)
Located in the Besni district of Adıyaman, the Sesönk (Dikilitaş) Tumulus, built 2,060 years ago for II. Mithridatis, the son of Commagene King I. Antiochos, stands out with its unique structure and challenging accessibility. This historical edifice, carved into the bedrock, offers visitors a journey through time. The tumulus is situated in the rocky