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Шаблон:Other places Шаблон:Infobox Turkey place Gerger (Шаблон:Lang-ku[1]) is a town of Adıyaman Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Gerger District.[2] It is mainly populated by Kurds of different tribal backgrounds and had a population of 2,753 in 2021.[3][4] The mayor is Erkan Aksoy (AKP).[5]

History

Medieval History

In the 11th century the town formed a defensive outpost for the Byzantine Empire together with the city of Edessa, Samosata, Ḥiṣn Manṣūr and Chasanara and seems to have had a considerable garrison.Шаблон:Sfn After the Byzantines ruler over the region faded, the region around the Mor Bar Sauma monastery and Gerger became a base of power for local chiefs of Syrian and Armenian origin, and the town was under control of Constantine of Gerger.Шаблон:Sfn

Modern History

According to The Geographical Journal in 1896, Gerger had 750 inhabitants with most being Kurds, with the exception of few Ottoman officials and Armenians.[6]

Archaeology

In 2018, archaeologists discovered a cave which used during religious ceremonies by Christians during the Byzantine period. Cross figures found inside the cave.[7]

References

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Sources

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  1. Шаблон:Cite book
  2. İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  3. Шаблон:Cite web
  4. Шаблон:Cite book
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  6. Шаблон:Cite book
  7. Roman-era cave found in Adıyaman