Gaziantep

Also known as Antep, Aintab, Ain-Tab

Gaziantep, historically Aintab and still informally called Antep, is a major city in south-central Turkey. It is the capital of the Gaziantep Province, in the westernmost part of Turkey's Southeastern Anatolia Region and partially in the Mediterranean Region. It is located approximately east of Adana and north of Aleppo, Syria and situated on the Sajur River.

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Gaziantep is a major city in south-central Turkey that serves as the capital of Gaziantep Province, located in the western part of the country's Southeastern Anatolia Region. The city, historically known as Aintab, sits on the Sajur River between Adana to its west and Aleppo, Syria to its south, making it an important regional center in Turkey's geography.

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Key facts

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Wikidata facts

Official name: غازی عین تاب
Population: 374290
Area: 7642
Elevation: 850
Official website: www.gaziantep.gov.tr
Image: Gaziantep Archaeology museum Roman Statues Hall 4431.jpg

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Commons category: Gaziantep
postal code: 27 000
Commons gallery: Gaziantep
social media followers: 17700
rural population: 80476
P8168: Malaya Puditsa
urban population: 478635
P12749: Altengamme
native label: Gaziantep

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Contents

Name
History
Hellenistic period
Medieval history
Ottoman period
Battle of Marj Dabiq
Economic recovery
Administrative changes
17th through 19th centuries
Republic of Turkey
Geography
Climate
Politics
Mayors Of Gaziantep [[Metropolitan Municipality]]
Economy
Demographics
History
Culture
Cuisine
Local Turkish dialect
Museums
Historical sites
Places of worship
Bazaars
Inns
Other
Transportation
Education
Sports
Cityscape
The Jansen plan (1938)
Impact
The Aru-Söylemezoğlu plan (1955)
The Can plan (1973)
The Aldan plan (1990)
In the 21st century
Zoo
Twin towns — sister cities
Notable people
See also
Notes
References

The city is thought to be located on the site of ancient Antiochia ad Taurum and is near ancient Zeugma. Sometime after the Byzantine-ruled city came under the Seljuk Empire, the region was administered by Armenian warlords. In 1098, it became part of the County of Edessa, a Crusader state, though it continued to be administered by Armenians, such as Kogh Vasil.