Karaahmetli, Erdemli

Karaahmetli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 419 (2022).[2] Situated in the plateau to the south of Toros Mountains, at 36°33′N 34°07′E, its distance to Erdemli is 26 kilometres (16 mi) to Erdemli and 62 kilometres (39 mi) to Mersin.

Karaahmetli
İmirzeli
Neighbourhood
Karaahmetli is located in Turkey
Karaahmetli
Karaahmetli
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°33′N 34°08′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (2022)
419
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

History
İmirzeli

The village was probably founded by a Turkmen tribe in the Middle Ages, and the name of the village refers to the founder of the village. But the vicinity of the village is full of early Byzantine religious ruins, and the village may be described as an open-air museum. Especially the ruins of a 5th- or 6th-century church now called Emirzeli is an important example of Byzantine architecture.

Economy

Animal husbandry, which once constituted the major economic sector of the village, is on the decline. The main agricultural crops are tomato, cucumber, olive and some fruits.[3] Although the village hosts valuable archeological sites, at the moment, tourism plays no part in the village's economy.

References
  1. Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. Agricultural chamber of Erdemli page (in Turkish)
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