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Area: 10521 km² , Population: 70.670
GENERAL INFORMATION
Kilis, which is a teritorial city within South Eastern Anatolia Region, is a city, which should be seen due to its historical tumulus, castles and kebabs.
HOW TO GET
Transportation is maintained via road. Closest airport is Gaziantep Airport. Gaziantep Airport is 40 km. away from Kilis.
DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT
- Visiting ruins of Kilis, famous with natural beauties,
- Tasting Kilis grape molasses and regional kebab sorts,
- Visiting historical tumulus and Ravanda castle of the city.
RAVANDA CASTLE
Castle is near to the Ravanda Village of Polateli province, at 24 km. north of Kilis. Its environment is clear, and constructed on a steep hill of a mountain, which is reigning to the horizon. Remaining current part of the castle, constructed via engraving of the peek of the mountain, is the internal castle.
OYLUM TUMULUS
It is one of the biggest tumuli among Anatolia, Syria and Mesopotamia. Strategic position holding tumulus is settled during nearly all ages. As a result of excavations performed on Oylum Tumulus, which shows definite settlement dated back to Chalcolithic Age , ,history of Front Asia besides history of the region, is enlightened. There are lots of tumuli other than this within the city.
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