Hatay (Antakya)

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Antakya / Antiocha

ANTIOCH Center of Hatay province is Antakya. The city of Antakya has been built on Asi (Orontes) river. 30 km far from Mediterranean Sea. This city has been built by General Selevcos Nikator in B.C. 300. He was one of the generals of Alexander the Great. The city has been …

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Iskenderun / Alexandretta

Iskenderun, where the beauty of nature and treasures history embrace each other, is one of Turkeys most wonderful vacation spots. The city lies on a plain between the Amanos Mountains and the blue waters of the Mediterranean. It was founded by Alexander The Great and called Alexandretta after his victory …

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