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Mount Harşena and the Rock Tombs of Pontic Kings

Ascend Mount Harşena, Unearth the Secrets of Pontic Kings

Mount Harşena and the Rock Tombs of Pontic Kings

Immerse yourself in the spellbinding allure of ancient histories etched in the landscape of Türkiye! Explore the majestic Mount Harşena, looming large over the charismatic city of Amasya, an iconic testament to the timeless grandeur that Türkiye holds within its borders. Carved into the side of this towering mount, you will discover the Rock Tombs of Pontic Kings, an unmissable piece of longstanding history frozen in time. These tombs take a remarkable journey back to the historic reign of the Pontic Kings, illuminating stories from an era when Amasya was the cradle of kingdoms. As you approach, their sublime facades etched into the stone reveal an intricate masterpiece of ancient civilization. Inside these timeless crypts, you will encounter the enthralling echo of the past, whispered in the silence, providing a delicate contrast with the radiating vitality of the city of Amasya below. The mesmerizing blend of breathtaking views from atop Mount Harşena and the captivating allure of the echoes from the past within Rock Tombs create a unique convergence of the natural and historic worlds. This magical groove where history meets nature with an almost seamless transition is a haven for travelers to Türkiye. Embrace this opportunity to thread the path of Türkiye's history, to stand on the very mount that played host to the remarkable heritage of ancient civilizations. This is not just any tourist asset; it's a plunge into a timeless tale, told by the ever-lasting impressions that Mount Harşena and the Rock Tombs of Pontic Kings have left on Amasya, Türkiye. Discover for yourself; come, experience Türkiye like you've never before.

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Yıldız Hammam
Yedikuğular Bird Sanctuary (Yedikır Dam Lake)
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Yedikır Baraj Gölü
Yedikır Baraj Gölü
Yalıboyu Houses
Yalıboyu Houses
Torumtay Tomb
Torumtay Tomb
Terziköy Hot Spring
Terziköy Hot Spring
Strabon
Strabon
Sofular Street
Sofular Street
Şirvanlı (Azeriler) Mosque
Şirvanlı (Azeriler) Mosque
Saraydüzü Barracks Building National Struggle Museum and Congress Center
Saraydüzü Barracks Building National Struggle Museum and Congress Center
Saraçhane Mosque
Saraçhane Mosque
Sabuncuoglu Medical and Surgical History Museum
Sabuncuoglu Medical and Surgical History Museum
Prince's Museum
Prince's Museum
Pir Sücaeddin İlyas Tomb
Pir Sücaeddin İlyas Tomb
Mount Harşena and the Rock Tombs of Pontic Kings
Mount Harşena and the Rock Tombs of Pontic Kings
Mount Harşena and the Rock Tombs of Pontic Kings
Mount Harşena and the Rock Tombs of Pontic Kings
Miniature Amasya Museum
Miniature Amasya Museum
Merzifon Bedesten
Merzifon Bedesten
Merzifon
Merzifon
Maiden's Palace
Maiden's Palace
Kurtboğan Tomb
Kurtboğan Tomb
Künç Bridge
Künç Bridge
Köprülü Mehmet Pasha Mosque
Köprülü Mehmet Pasha Mosque
Kapı Ağası Madrasah
Kapı Ağası Madrasah
Istasyon (Meydan) Bridge
Istasyon (Meydan) Bridge
Inner Castle
Inner Castle
Hazeranlar Mansion
Hazeranlar Mansion
Hatuniye Mosque
Hatuniye Mosque
Halkalı Evliya Tomb
Halifet Gazi Tomb
Halifet Gazi Tomb
Gümüşlü Mosque
Gümüşlü Mosque
Gökmedrese Mosque
Gökmedrese Mosque
Fethiye Mosque
Fethiye Mosque
Ferhat Water Channel
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Ferhat and Şirin Lovers Museum
Ferhat and Şirin Lovers Museum
Ezine Pazar Inn
Ezine Pazar Inn
Coppersmith Market and Bedesten
Coppersmith Market and Bedesten
Çilehane Mosque
Çilehane Mosque
Çağlayan Bridge
Çağlayan Bridge
Burmalı Minaret Mosque and Tomb
Burmalı Minaret Mosque and Tomb
Boraboy Lake
Boraboy Lake
Borabay Lake National Nature Park
Borabay Lake National Nature Park
Beyazıt II Complex
Beyazıt II Complex
Bayezid Pasha Mosque
Bayezid Pasha Mosque
Aynalı Cave
Aynalı Cave
Ayas Ağa Complex
Ayas Ağa Complex
Amasya Taşhan
Amasya Taşhan
Amasya Museum
Amasya Museum
Amasya Harşena Castle
Amasya Harşena Castle
Amasya Clock Tower
Amasya Clock Tower
Amasya Bedesten
Amasya Bedesten
Amasya
Amasya
Abide Hatun Mosque
Abide Hatun Mosque