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Batman Cityscape

Immediate views of the Batman city center and the industrial landscape of Turkey's first oil producing region.

Lake Hazar

A deep blue tectonic lake located between the Maden and Mastar mountains, often cited as one of Turkey's most beautiful.

Keban Dam Reservoir

The massive, sprawling turquoise waters of the Keban Dam, forming intricate patterns against the dry landscape.

Munzur Mountains

To the north, the sharp, snow-dusted peaks of the Munzur range provide a jagged horizon line.

Kızılırmak Meanders

Watch for the winding curves of the Red River as the flight path aligns for the descent into Esenboğa.

Upper Mesopotamia

Expansive views of the high plains stretching south toward the Syrian border and the Mardin threshold.

The Euphrates River

A magnificent crossing over the Karakaya Dam reservoir, one of the primary hydroelectric points on this historic river.

Malatya Valley

Visuals of the fertile plains known globally for apricot orchards, nestled between the Taurus foothills.

Mount Erciyes

On exceptionally clear days, the distant snow-capped peak of this massive stratovolcano can be seen to the southwest.

Central Anatolian Plateau

The landscape shifts into the characteristic rolling steppes and golden-brown terrain as you approach Ankara.