E A S T E R N A N A T O L I A
A complete unknown to many many people (including myself), this region is famous by its natural and man-made beauties. Among the most notables, Mount Ararat, Mount Nemrut National Park (statues of God), Girvelik Waterfalls, and The Lake Van region. The following area attractions map highlight some of the places of interest.
Every corner of Turkey has different "well preserved" historical and natural beauties. This picture can hardly tell you how spectacular the Girvelik Waterfalls are, located in central-eastern Turkey, near the city of Erzincan.
M O U N T A R A R A T
Mount Ararat, the final destination of the Noah's Ark, is one of the highest
mountains in the world (over 15000 feet), and visited by thousands of people
M O U N T N E M R U T
Mount Nemrut National Park is probably one of the most interesting sites to be visited in Turkey. The first impressive peak that rises in the northern area of Mesopotamian Plain (app. 7000 ft) is the Mount Nemrut, and it has invaluable historical treasures. At the top of the mountain, the statues dating back to 1 BC made by the King Antiochus of the Commagene Kingdom, are sure to impress you. The statues include different shapes of animals such as lions, eagles, Antiochus himself, and the four gods, to whom he claimed kinship.
Mount Nemrut is also famous with its impressive view of the sunset and sunrise. Thousands of people climb the 7000 ft mountain everyyear just to see the sunset and sunrise. It is said that the sunrise/sunset view from the top of Mount Nemrut is second to none in the entire world.
Mount Nemrut is 50 miles from the City of Adiyaman, which is served by the Adiyaman Regional Airport.
T A T V A N & I L G A Z
Here are some beautiful spots from this untouched corner of Turkey:...
V A N
Van is one of the most beautiful and virgin parts of Turkey. The biggest lake of the country which is located in this district, carries the name of this city.
This city is, however, is famous with something very different than what you have seen so far. No it is not an ancient site, it is not a beautiful mountain or a forest, or anything like that. Yet, it is indeed a gidt of the mother nature to Van. " The cats." Yes... cats....! This region of Turkey is famous with its cats which have two eyes of different color, usually green and blue. hard to believe...? See the figure ...
More information on the Eastern Turkey's historical beauties will be included on this page in the near future. So please make sure to stop by. Our photographic journey continues to the other regions of Turkey; The Black Sea Region, The Heartland and The Cappadocia, The Mediterranean, Istanbul and The Marmara region, and the Aegean Region.
The Black Sea Region 
Istanbul and The Marmara Region 
The Aegean Region 
The Mediterranean Region 
The Central Anatolian Region 
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Some of the information and pictures on this page are taken from the following
sources:
Diana Darke, Fodor's Exploring Turkey, Fodor's, New York, NY, 1995
Hans Hofer, Turkey, APA-Houghton Miffilin Company, Boston , MA, 1994
Fascinating Istanbul, Tourist Guide, Republic Of Turkey, Ministry of Tourism,
Istanbul, 1991