Aşkale (District)
Do you love to travel? Then we invite you to Aşkale, the western gateway to Erzurum, one of Türkiye’s highest cities! Aşkale is not merely a pass-through route; it is an exciting place where rivers flow and ancient castles stand.
Where Is Aşkale?
Aşkale is a district in the Eastern Anatolia Region,隶属于 Erzurum Province. With an elevation of approximately 1650 meters above sea level, you could say you are a little closer to the sky here! The Karasu River, a tributary of the Euphrates River, flows right through the center of the district.
This is a true crossroads. Roads connecting Erzurum to cities such as Erzincan, Bayburt, and Trabzon all meet here. Although winters are very cold and snowy, when spring arrives the surrounding mountains and meadows turn lush green.
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What Happened in History?
Aşkale is an ancient settlement site. The earliest known settlements date back 3700 years to the Hittite period. Throughout history, because it lay along the Silk Road, many peoples visited and lived here.
Some of the historical traces you can see in the district include:
- Aşkale Castle: Located on a high hill at the oldest settlement site of the town.
- Hacıbekir Caravanserai: A massive inn where travelers and merchants from distant lands once stayed.
- Cinis Höyük: An extremely ancient settlement site dating back to the Bronze Age, buried beneath the soil.
How Is Life in Aşkale?
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Most of the people living here are engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry. You can see animals grazing on pastures and wheat growing in fields. In addition, Aşkale is rich in underground resources; lignite coal and chromium mines are especially well known here. One of the town’s greatest sources of pride is its famous cement factory.
