Harput: A Natural Open-Air Museum
Harput is an ancient city located near Elazığ. The settlement of Harput is virtually an open-air museum. With its museum, castle, mosque, church, and Buzluk Cave, it is an important tourism center. Buzluk Cave is one of the places that attract a lot of interest from tourists. This cave, which is cool in summer and warm in winter, was first used for storing food.
Historical Features and Beauties of Harput
The first place to visit is Harput Castle. According to legend, the Harput Castle, built by the Urartians, used milk instead of water in its mortar, which is why the castle was named Milk Castle. Kurşunlu Mosque is one of the most beautiful examples of mosques bearing Ottoman traces. The Virgin Mary Church in Harput was built in 719.
Harput, with its vast and deep-rooted culture, is among the must-visit places with the historical artifacts it harbors.
