| As soon as we climbed over a small hill,the most beautiful scenery
I have ever seen in my life was right before us: The ancient city of
Amasya... narrates Marshall Moltke. The first geographer Strabon said
in one of his article "what imagination percieves can never be
destroyed" because it is the power of imagination that has made
this lands host many kings,sultans and shahzadahs. It was the reigns
of kings and sultans that made this city bear the crown, and passed
from one reign to another. Several nations with different languages
and religions lived in the Yesilirmak Valley. Princes, princesses,
shahzadahs and sultans were born in the fertile lands of this valley.The
fascination of this city has always attracted the crown and its power.
Amasya has always been in the foreefront throughout history, and has
always had significance. The present day citizen of Amasya live very
close to its 7500 years old history, and they trod on the footprints
of a civilization at each step they take. they drive almost pleasure
from living within a geography where the past and present are merged.
History seems to be relived day after day in this city. Thus
it is this history which has been mixed into the waters, winds
and people of this land.
Amasya has become a home for science and art... It is the title-deed
of history, and the cradle of civilizations and culture.
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