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The history of Kayseri: a gem in Turkey’s history and culture
Kayseri Province and region have always been an important center of culture and trade for the Anatolian Civilization throughout the centuries. The city is situated on a plain between the ample curves of the Kızılırmak River and the wide skirts of Mount Erciyes. Today, it is a modern, well-organized industrial city set in beautiful surroundings, with rich history and tourist sites. Industrial enterprises, which began as small workshops, became modern factories quickly. New educational centers like Erciyes University and recent town planning activities added much to its touristic and commercial value. Being a settlement, which carries the cultural inheritance of the ages, Kayseri also has various handicrafts, primarily consisting of…