Gerger
Gerger (Kurdish: Aldûş[3]) is a town of Adıyaman Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Gerger District.[4] It is mainly populated by Kurds of different tribal backgrounds and had a population of 2,753 in 2021.[2][5] The mayor is Erkan Aksoy (AKP).[1]
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  Gerger Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 38°01′44″N 39°01′56″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Adıyaman |
| District | Gerger |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Erkan Aksoy[1] (AKP) |
| Population (2021)[2] | 2,753 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 02700 |
| Website | www |
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]
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
- "Belediye Sitesi". gerger.bel.tr (in Turkish). August 4, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- Avcıkıran, Adem (2009). Kürtçe Anamnez Anamneza bi Kurmancî (in Turkish and Kurdish). p. 56.
- İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- Aybek, Ömer Faruk (1988). Otuzuncu yılında Gerger (Aldüş) (in Turkish). pp. 48–49.
- The Geographical Journal. Royal Geographical Society. 1896.
- Roman-era cave found in Adıyaman
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