Sıt is the Turkish word for archaeological site. The governmental committees named Cultural Assets Conservation Committees determine the archaeological sites. As of 2015 there were 14861 sit areas in Turkey. With a history including Hittites, Hellenistic Age, Roman and Byzantine Empires, Seljuks and the Ottoman Empire, Turkey is full of archaeological sites Below is the number of Sıt areas in Turkey classified according to the Turkish provinces (il).
Examples
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Anavarza Castle
Kozan, Adana Province -
Aspendos Theatre
Serik, Antalya Province -
Bozcaada Castle
Bozacaada, Çanakkale Province - Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul
- İzmir Clock Tower
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Nasrullah Mosque
Kastamonu -
Aziziye Mosque
Konya -
Kasımiye Medrese
Mardin -
Maiden's Castle
Erdemli, Mersin Province -
Alahan Monastery
Mut, Mersin Province -
Karakabaklı Church
Silifke, Mersin Province -
Tarsus Grand Mosque
Tarsus, Mersin Province
References
- "İllere Göre Sit Alanları İstatistiği". kvmgm.ktb.gov.tr. Retrieved 2022-01-14.