Nature / National park
Geben Valley National Park
Andırın, Kahramanmaraş
A Taurus valley declared Türkiye's 50th national park in May 2025, with its meandering valley, karstic lakes and endemic plants.
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Its story
The Geben Valley, spread over an area of about 200 thousand decares across the Onikişubat, Göksun and Andırın districts, lies in the ecological transition belt known as the Anatolian Diagonal. More than 600 plant species have been recorded in the area, 83 of them endemic. The Roman-period Akyol route, Meryemçil Castle and the Turkmen migration route form the valley's cultural layers. The mountains and caves that are the subject of Karacaoğlan's poems are also within the park's boundaries.
Key facts
- Area
- About 200 thousand decares
- Flora
- 600+ species, 83 endemic
- Declared
- 30 May 2025 (Official Gazette)
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
37.78392, 36.44849
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/amp/geben-valley-declared-turkiyes-50th-national-park-210334 | https://www.haber7.com/guncel/haber/3534925-kahramanmaras-geben-vadisi-milli-park-ilan-edildi