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Two sacred hearths dating back to 4000–3200 BC have been restored following excavations at Tadım Castle and Mound in Elazığ, eastern Türkiye. Governor Numan Hatipoğlu said the hearths, adorned with human and bull figures, reflect early…

Foggy weather and sun formed a dazzling view in the historical Harput neighborhood of Elazığ province of Türkiye. The fog, which was effective in some places in the city center, limited visibility and caused accidents.

Dense fog appearing in the morning engulfed the city of Elazığ in Türkiye, forming a fascinating landscape together with the rising sun. The fog dropped the visibility down to 10 meters in the affected areas, while it was impossible to…

Elazığ's unique Coffee Cup Museum in Türkiye, boasting over 6,000 coffee cups, has attracted 300,000 visitors since opening on October 29, 2023. The museum, launched by the Elazığ Tourism, Culture, and Promotion Association on Türkiye’s…

In Türkiye's Elazığ, foxes struggling to find food in the wild have ventured into the city center. Sightings captured by residents show a fox searching for food before quickly disappearing. The footage showed the animals’…

The 392-year-old Hoca Hasan Hamam, a gem of Ottoman architecture in Elazığ's ancient Harput Neighborhood, has welcomed 35,000 visitors since its restoration and transformation into a museum. Featuring a grand dome and…

Journalist and Writer Mehmet Topal Press Museum in Harput Neighborhood, which was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Temporary List 6 years ago thanks to its 4,000-year-old history, sheds light on history with various artwork.…

Excavations at Harput Castle in Elazığ, Türkiye, have uncovered a 36-meter-deep dungeon with 100 steps, where King Baudouin II of Jerusalem and other Crusader nobles were once held captive by Artuqid ruler Belek Gazi. This dungeon, a site…

The 200-year-old Mosque-i Kebir and its unique minaret, located in the Maden district of Elazığ, Türkiye, are prime candidates for restoration and tourism development. The Mosque-i Kebir, an important Ottoman architectural structure,…

In Elazığ's Maden district, a 125-year-old clock tower, built in 1899 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sultan Abdulhamid II's accession to the throne, continues to attract attention. This clock tower, restored by the…