Southeastern Anatolia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region of Turkey
About Southeastern Anatolia
Culturally, linguistically, and geographically, Southeastern Anatolia has a lot in common with its southern neighbours, namelySyriaandIraq, and is the mostMiddle Easternpart of Turkey. The southern half of the region is fairly shadeless plains (in part sprawling uniformly flat into the distance); this area is dominated by steppes that are bright yellow in summer. The northern half is relatively rugged, but is nevertheless mostly barren. The two major rivers of the Middle East, theEuphrates(Turkish:Fırat) and theTigris(Turkish:Dicle), begin from the snowy mountains ofEastern Anatolia, and flow through the region before crossing Turkey's southern border into Syria and Iraq. Many Southeastern Anatolian cities and sites are on or near the banks of either. While you may occasionally come across
Southeastern Anatolia Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: