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Divriği: History and Tourism Guide

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History and Culture: Town first documented in Hittite era as Apbrike, later called Tephrike
Settled by Paulicians Christian sect from 843 AD
Became Seljuk Turkish possession in 1071, renamed Divrik
Great Mosque built in 1229 by architect Hürrem Şah
Town follows Alevi tradition of Islam
Mining and Transportation: Iron ore discovered 1 million years ago, now mined
Two main mines: A-Kafa (100M tonnes) and B-Kafa (50M tonnes)
Railway arrived in 1930s, became part of mainline in 1939
Nearest airport in Sivas, 180 km away
Attractions: UNESCO World Heritage Site for Great Mosque and Darüşşifa
Citadel (Divriği Kalesi) on top of outcrop with city view
Kesdoğan citadel across river, 17th century
Kız Köprüsü, 13th-century stone bridge 4 km north
Şeytan Kayalıkları and Akdağ mountain nearby
Practical Information: Population 10,623 in 2022
Regular bus service from Istanbul and Ankara
Train connections from Ankara, Sivas, Erzincan
Three hotels available in town center
Limited 4G coverage, no Turkcell service