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Amasya (Turkish pronunciation: [aˈmasja]), the Amaseia of antiquity, is the capital of the administrative district of Amasya Province in northern Turkey. The population of the province is 334,786 and the population of the city is 99,905.[1]
Amasya stands in the mountains above the Black Sea coast, in a narrow valley along the banks of the Yeşilırmak River. Although near the Black Sea, this area is high above the coast and has an inland climate, well-suited to growing apples, for which the province of Amasya is famed. Amasya is set apart from the rest of Anatolia in its tight mountain valley and hides its beauty. Amasya is one of the provinces in north-central Anatolia Turkey which is distinct for its natural setup and historical values. It was the homeland of the famous geographer Strabo. Located in a narrow cleft of the Yesilirmak (Iris) river, it has a past of 7,500 years during which many civilizations left remains.
In antiquity, Amaseia was a fortified city high on the cliffs above the river. It has a long history as provincial capital, a wealthy city producing kings and princes, artists, scientists, poets and thinkers, from the kings of Pontus, through Strabo the geographer, to many generations of the Ottoman imperial dynasty, and up to being the location of an important moment in the life of Ataturk. With its Ottoman-period wooden houses and the tombs of kings carved into the cliffs overhead, Amasya is attractive to visitors.(Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amasya)
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| Brand: | Pentax |
| Camera: | Pentax K-5 |
| Lens: | Sigma 10-20mm EX |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 11 Nov 2012 - 9:39 AM |
| Focal Length: | 10mm |
| Aperture: | f/5.6 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/125sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 200 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture-priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| White Balance: | Auto |
| Title: | Amasya |
| Username: | 
nonur |
| Uploaded: | 9 Feb 2013 - 2:31 AM |
| Tags: | Amasya, Bird's eye view, Cityscape, Landscape / travel, Photo journalism, Turkey |
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Comments
Wow what a view, great composition and fascinating write up
Hugh
Excellent photo !!
A wonderful view up and down the valley, Nezih.
Dave
A tremendous panoramic view, Nezih, and the historical overview is invaluable.
Regards
Bill
a beautiful narrative to describe a delightful image well taken.
billy
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