Top Things to do in Agri Province
What to do and see in Agri Province, Agri Province: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Agri Province, Turkey including Mount Ararat, Ishak Pasa Palace, Ishak Pasha Palace, Urartian Castle, Ahmedi Hani Turbesi, Diyadin Kaplicalari, Noah's Ark site, Agri Dagi Milli Parki, Ishak Pasa SarayI, Ice Cave.
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1. Mount Ararat
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
Mount Ararat is in eastern Turkey. Its summit is 5137m and is snow-cover all year. Climbing permits and a licensed guide are required to climb. The standard trek is 3 nights on Ararat, including acclimatization. The climbing season is June-September. June can be rainy. July and August are best. Spring skiing is in March and April. For more details visit MountAraratTrek.
Reviewed By apricot44 - Turkey, null
Mount Ağrı (Ararat), Noah's flood,Ark Holy Mount Ararat, which is mentioned in monotheistic religions and polytheistic beliefs, on which Noah's Flood and the ship he built stood on its peak after the flood. With its height of 5137 meters, Mount Ararat, which is considered sacred in cascacia, fertile crescent and Anatolia, with legends about Noah, the flood, his ship, the mountain, which are the subjects of religious books. Mount Ararat, not only in Anatolia, Turkey's neighboring state of Georgia, Russia, Armenia, Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan and Iran is considered as a sacred mountain. There is no other example in the world other than Mount Ararat, which is considered sacred by different religions, languages and races in such a wide geography. archaeological findings and cuneiform tablets Information about Mount Ararat goes back 5000 years for now. It is known that the first inhabitants of Mount Ararat were hurrians who provided cultural unity in Caucasia and eastern Anatolia for the first time. Rich water resources and wide pastures in Mount Ararat provided a suitable environment for the sheep and goats of the hurrians. The abundance of castles and necropoleis found in surface surveys on Mount Ararat and its skirts, Late Bronze Age and in the Early Iron Age, it shows that the hurrians used it frequently. In the belief systems of the Hurrians, the mountains were sacred and sacrifices were offered at certain times of the year for the Great Mount Ararat. Urartu, descendants of Hurrians, accepted Mount Ararat as sacred and offered them sacrifices. Especially since the northern and western skirts of the mountain are rich as grasslands and spring waters, the Urartians have sheltered in these parts. The first written sources about Mount Ararat are mentioned in the Urartians' expeditions to Mount Ararat and its surroundings. They used the name Erikua or Erekuahi for Ağrı Mountain and its surroundings. In the belief system of the Urartians ,which had 80 close gods and goddesses, they had Gods in the mountains, roads and ravines.September and October at certain times of the year, which usually coincides with the time of the grape harvest, offered sacrifices to their gods. in the Torah the mountain ararat is called Hari ararat(r-r-t) and it means mountain ararat. The word Ararat is mentioned in the Torah as the name of a country, a kingdom and a mountain range in this country. The word ararat was used to mean the name of the kingdom established in and around lake van and the urartians who founded this kingdom in 1000 BC. The greatest evidence of this is the cuneiform tablets from the I Salmanasar period in the late Assyrian period in the 13th century BC. I salmanassar this region is called uruatri (urartu) in cuneiform documents. Probably, this word later changed and became urartu. the word later became ararat in the Torah. In fact, when the Assyrians called uruatri they mean the city of van and all the high mountains and region around it. The name of Cebel-i Haris (Big Ağrı) is mentioned in Islamic sources. It is probably named after the Muslim commanders who first set foot and conquered. Islamic writers and travelers report that this mountain is in the armenia region and there are many tombs and castles of Armenian kings on and around the mountain. the great traveler marco polo also kept records that Noah's Ark was on Mount Ararat or Mount Cudi. It is known as Kuh-i Nuh in Iranian geography. The Seljuks called it Ağr Mountain or Eğri Mountain. Again, some Islamic sources say that Adam and Eve came to the irem gardens after being expelled from heaven and that this place is around the mountain of Ararat. There are many sources about Noah and the flood. Books of the 3 great monotheist religion and archaeological evidence. Noah is called the second Adam because all people were destroyed by the flood after the flood. After Noah, all people settled in the world and multiplied. Noah's Flood is said to be about BC 4000 years in the Torah and about 10 centuries between Adam and Noah in Islamic sources. Babylonians, Akkads, Sumerians, Assyrians inscription and cuneiform tablets tell that an event similar to Noah's Flood took place and that the flood took place in Mesopotamia. Some scientists date the Noah's Flood to 6000 BC. Archaeologists and scientists have demonstrated with scientific evidence that there was a huge flood around the Euphrates and Tigris rivers about 6-7 thousand years ago. During the excavations in the region, four main in the city, as a result of a great flood There are traces of possible flood disaster. These cities are Ur, Uruk, Kish and Shuruppak, which are important cities of Mesopotamia. This excavations in cities, all of them they were subjected to a great flood, then that new civilizations are formed again over time and the ruins of ancient civilization in 7000 BC. shows that it goes back to the years. Whether the Noah's Ark is on the mountain of Ararat or on the mountain of Cudi is one of the biggest research topics today. The known fact is that there is a great flood in the Mesopotamian region. The researches to be carried out on and around every 2 mountains in the coming years will provide us with a lot of evidence. See you in another historical monument or topic..
2. Ishak Pasa Palace
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By apricot44 - Turkey, null
Ishak pasa Palace The unique Ishak Pasha Palace, with its most magnificent work built after the topkapi palace in Anatolia, its position overlooking the whole plain, its magnificent architecture and incredible dignitaries.Built near the Iranian border in the 18th century and influenced by Western architecture, its stone carving and decorations bear the traces of many different cultures from Iran to the Anadolu Seljuks State, Georgia to the Caucasus.today, it is located in doğubeyazıt district of Ağrı province in the territory of Turkey.Doğubeyazıt district is located on the ancient Silk Road Route.the district has hosted settlements since the late Neolithic period.the district, which was turned into a Sanjak Principality during the Ottoman period, entered into a rapid construction and was built during this period in the palace of Ishak Pasha.due to the geopolitical position of the palace and its district, it has been the scene of many wars and destruction since the 19th century, and the palace has been heavily affected by these ravages.the most accurate information about the construction of the palace is in the inscription written in Ottoman language on the harem Crown door located in the second courtyard.the inscription says that it was built in 1784 by Ishak Pasha II, grandson of Ishak Pasha I of the Çıldır dynasty.the architect of the palace and how soon its construction was completed is not known for certain.3 sides completely surrounded by high cliffs and mountains, the view of Mount Ağrı(ararat) is magnificent.Built on an area of about 7,600 square meters, measuring 50 and 115 meters, the palace was built at a height that was difficult to capture..Built on 3 floors, the palace consists of about 360 different units.basically, the palace consists of 3 parts, which are compatible with the courtyards and courtyards of each section.the palace is entered by the crown gate on the east side, which is the only grey point.1 around the courtyard consists of guard rooms,guard wards,dungeons,fountains and sections of horse shelters.the crown gate and fountain of this courtyard bear traces of Seljuk art .magnificent decorations and craftsmanship are great.From 1 courtyard to 2 courtyards, a magnificent crown door is entered again.after passing under a cradle vault of about 10 meters, 2 courtyards are reached.In 2 courtyards; there are servant rooms, a crown gate of selamlik,selamlik,tomb.(Selamlik is a structure reserved for Arrivals or departures (send-off), diplomatic reception and negotiation in mansions, pavilions and palaces or open spaces in ancient Turks. It is one of the main building blocks of Ottoman architecture).the most magnificent structure of this courtyard is the selamlık Crown gate, which is made with incredible craftsmanship and motifs. lion motifs made in relief of the crown gate, Tree of life motif are available in a wide variety of plant and geometric patterns.in selamlik, there is also a section where there are divan and divan rooms.(divan is a council where state affairs were discussed during the Ottoman period and the state was used to make decisions). 3 sections of the palace begin again with a magnificent crown.the harem consists of harem rooms,kitchen,hall,bathroom,servants ' rooms.the crown gate of the harem was made with magnificent decorations.(harem:the palace area where the Sultan's mother, sister, concubines and their servants live).Isak Pasha Palace is a magnificent work with magnificent geometric and plant-animal decorations describing the architectural features and life of the period.the most important information about the palace is the notes and notes of travelers and officials who stay or visit the palace.the earliest information about the palace is provided by the French traveler and official Pierre Amédée Jaubert.Pierre Amédée Jaubert is captured by Ottoman soldiers as they cross the Iranian border to learn about the state of Iran by Napoleon and form an alliance against the Ottomans.mahmut Pasha, the governor of doğubeyazit, throws Pierre Amédée Jauberti into the dungeon and stays in the dungeon for about 5 months.sentenced to death, jauberti mahmutpaşa is saved from death by the death of the plague .ibrahim Pasha, who came to his place, releases him. the greatest damage to the palace was inflicted during the Ottoman Russian wars, which began in the 19th century.it is said that the decorations of the crown doors and many books in libraries were looted and taken to museums in Russia. Isaac Pasha Palace is waiting for all guests with its incredible view and architecture…
3. Ishak Pasha Palace
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4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By Global750545 - Odessa, Ukraine
It's one of few historical attractions in Dogubyazit. I felt here the ancient atmosphere and examined beautiful ornaments. From the palace you can enjoy excellent view of Dogubyazit valley.
4. Urartian Castle
5. Ahmedi Hani Turbesi
6. Diyadin Kaplicalari
7. Noah's Ark site
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3.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By gnd68
After you visit the Ishak Pasa Palace and if you have some more time then visit the Noah's Ark site what is near to the Iranian border. You can see a boat shape what is believed to be the remaining's of the Noah's Ark.
8. Agri Dagi Milli Parki
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3.5 based on 6 reviews
9. Ishak Pasa SarayI
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Ice Cave
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
