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Mount Erciyes

The iconic dormant volcano near Kayseri, often capped with snow even in late spring.

Keban Dam Reservoir

A massive, turquoise expanse of water where the Euphrates is harnessed, creating a striking contrast with the dry land.

Euphrates River Canyons

Deeply carved river valleys and dramatic geological formations characteristic of the Upper Euphrates basin.

Anti-Taurus Mountains

The rugged, jagged ridges of the Southeastern Taurus range that define the horizon before descent.

Ankara Outskirts

Aerial view of the expanding capital's eastern residential and industrial districts.

Kızılırmak River

The winding curves of Turkey's longest river as it snakes through the Central Anatolian plateau.

Munzur Mountains

Distant views of the snow-capped peaks separating the Tunceli and Erzincan regions.

High Plateaus

The high-altitude agricultural landscapes of the Sivas and Erzincan borders.