A center of archeology
Hidden among the hills of Türkiye, a little away from the coast, Amasya exemplifies the layers of Anatolian Civilization. The city of Amasya has had inhabitants since the stone age. The foundations of the fortress that overlooks the city have been dated to the era of the ancient Hittites. The famed Greek geographer, philosopher, and historian Strabo hailed from this city. In the 4th century BC, giant tombs were carved into the rock facings for the burial of the Pontic kings. Amasya was the scene of the infamous martyrdom of a Christian solider, Theodore, in the early second century. During Ottoman times, it was a center of learning where the sultans would send their sons to study. Mehmet II, Conqueror of Constantinople, trained here. It is also one of Türkiye's most photogenic cities. Every turn yields something unique and beautiful to behold. One of the city's most underappreciated attractions is its archaeology museum which boasts several mummies and lots of Hittite, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman artifacts. Summer is the best time to visit Amasya. That's when cherries, which are native to Anatolia, can be found in abundance.
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