SIVAS |
City Information
Situated at
an altitude of 1275 m, Sivas is the highest city of the Central Anatolian
Region, and the most mountainous one with numerous peaks. This uneven land has
been the shelter of many tribes from the earliest ages to more recent periods
from which remain many notable monuments. Sivas, being at the junction point of
the Persia and Baghdad caravan routes, was once a busy commercial center. During
the interval between 1142 and 1171, it was the capital of the Turkish Danismend
Emirs. Later, under the rule of the Seljuks, it became a cultural center with
importance given to learning and scholarship. Many related buildings were
constructed, the remains of some can still be seen today. One of the outstanding
numerous Seljuk works of art and architecture is Izzeddin Keykavus Sifahanesi
which was "a house of recovery" in those times, in other words "a hospital". It
was built in 1217 by the order of the Seljuk Sultan, and its decoration with
painted tiles is beautiful. Gok Medresse and Buruciye Medresse, both built in
1271, constitute the best examples of wonderful Seljuk artistic works, while the
Ulu Mosque of the Danismend Emirate is another fine historical monument,
reflecting a different style. The Cifte Minareli Medresse of the same year, is
also noteworthy with its twin minarets rising elegantly on both sides of its
ornate portal. Throughout the long history of the city, the role played by Sivas
during the War of Independence is important in that the National Congress took
the decision to fight for the liberalization of Turkey here in 1919. The school
building used then is now the Ataturk and Congress Museum with the relevant
documents of the congress and war are on display, together with ethnographical
finds and local handicrafts. 165 kms southeast of Sivas is the ancient town of
Divrigi,
which was once a Byzantine site. By the 12th and 13th centuries, it was
the capital of Turkish Mengucek Emirs, and the remains of Ulu Mosque of 1229 and
a citadel remain from that period. The Baroque style portal of this magnificent
mosque is a real masterpiece of stonework, and this monumental building has been
declared by UNESCO to be one of the eminent cultural heritages of the world.
Besides its historical treasures, the city possesses several other specialties,
one of which is Balikli Kaplica, an interesting spa of the town of Kangal. It is
a thermal spring, filled with tiny fish living in the hot waters, which provides
a different type of cure for skin complaints. It is the only cure center in the
world for "Sedef Hastaligi" (psoriasis). Soguk Cermik is another spa center.
Hafik, Todurge (Zara), and Gokpinar (Gurun) Lakes are the interesting places for
picnicking, boating and fishing. Another special characteristic of this town, 68
kms south of Sivas, are the world famous Kangal dogs. These sheep dogs have
proven their loyalty, and success and are confidently used in the area of police
work. Sivas is also known for its fine carpets of various designs and colors.
These locally produced weavings offer a wide variety of choice, and the inherent
high quality is not subject to variation.
text reference : www.anatolia.com
Local Weather Condition
Latitude(° ' ) | Longitude(° ' ) | PoR (year) | E (m) | M C (0-10) | M H (%) | MRF (mm) | DwR | PWD | MWS (m/sn) | H T (°C) | M Tmax (°C) | M Tmin (°C) | L T (°C) | M T (°C) | DwS | DwoS |
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39 45 | 37 01 | 42 | 1285 | 6.5 | 72 | 41.6 | 13.1 | NW | 2.6 | 25.2 | 7 | -2.9 | -24 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 12 |
PoR : Period of Record (year) | E : Elevation (m) | M C : Mean Cloud (0-10) | M H : Mean Humidity (%) |
M R F : Mean Rain Fall (mm) | DwR : Days with rain | PWD : Prevail wind direction | MWS : Mean wind speed (m/sn) |
H T : Highest T (°C) | M Tmax : Mean Tmax (°C) | M Tmin : Mean Tmin (°C) | L T : Lowest T (°C) |
M T : Mean T (°C) | DwS : Days with Sun | DwoS : Days without Sun |