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  • Kemaliye

    Kemaliye, previously Eğin, is a town loctaed in Erzincan Province in Turkey. It was founded in the 9th century AD by Paulician Armenian, a Medieval Christian sect which originated in Armenia in the 7th century. The town was later incorporated into the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Mehmed I between 1413 and 1421 AD. The town is famous for its historical architecture and includes many houses dating back to the Ottoman era. The town was renamed as Kemaliye in 1922 in honor of Mustafa Kemal Pasha.
    The site is included on the UNESCO Tentative List under the official name, Historic Town of Kemaliye.
    UNESCO Tentative List
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    Kemaliye


    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2021

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    9th Century AD


    Armenian

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments


     

     

     

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