Kırşehir

[edit] The Cacabey Madrasa in Kırşehir. The Ahi Evran Mosque. View of Lake Hilla Kesikköprü[edit] Kesikköprü is one of the bridges built by the Seljuk Empire in Central Anatolia. It is on the way of Kırşehir-Konya, about 20 km (12.43 mi) to the south of Kırşehir, and across the River Kızılırmak with its 13 parts. Those who came from Izmir and tried to reach Sivas and Erzurum from Tokat passed over Kesikköprü. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the bridge took the name of Kesikköprü due to the fact that caravan roads were cut off by highwaymen. There is an old Seljuk mosque built during the reign of either Mesud I or Kilij Arslan II. In the countryside is a ruined türbe (tomb) of a possible dervish during the times of either Seljuks or Ottomans. The inscription on the bridge says it was built by Atabeg Izzu’d-Din Muhammed in 646 of the Hijrah/1248 of the Christian era during the rule of Keykavus, the son of Keyhüsrev. The inscription sunk in the river in 1953. The three-line inscription on the stone base can be read with difficulty: Ressame bi-imaret hazihi el-kantara el-mubareke (fi eyyam khan) dawlet es-sultan el-azam, izzu-d dunya wa-d din, ebu'l feth Kaykaus bin Kaykhusraw Burhan emir el-mu’munin. El-mawla el-sahibu el-azam, atabek el-muazzam, nazım mesalih el-'alem, nasır el-enam, zubdet el-eyyam, Izz-eddin ebu'l meli Muhammed Zahir Ali Seljuk wa emir el-mu’minin a'azzellahu nasrahu wa a'la kadrehu fi shuhuri sene sitte wa arba'in wa sitte mia , hamiden li-Llah wa musallian 'ala nebiyyihi Muhammed wa aalihi wa sellem teslimen kethiran. Ashik Pasha Mausoleum[edit] Aşık Pasha Mausoleum is the tomb of the 14-century Sufi poet Aşık Pasha who died in 1332. Kırşehir Castle[edit] Kırşehir Castle is located on a hill mound, believed to have been built in the 4th century. It covers an area of 10 acres. It is thought to have been built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian. Nothing remains from the castle.

[edit] Tomb of Ashik Pasha Yunus Emre Tomb in Ulupınar. Sunflower cultivation is an important part of the agriculture in Kırşehir The village of Seyfe within Kırşehir district is considered the geographical center of Earth, as it lies at the intersection of the 39th parallel north and the 34th meridian east.

[edit] Metropolitan Archbishopric of Mocissus[edit] Mocissus was also a Christian bishopric, and became a metropolitan see when, as Procopius (De ædif., V, iv) informs us, Justinian divided Cappadocia into three provinces and made this fortified site in north-western Cappadocia metropolis of Cappadocia Tertia, giving it the name of Justinianopolis. Nothing else is known of its history, and its name should perhaps be written Mocessus. There is no doubt that the site of Mocissus, or Mocessus, is that which is occupied by the modern city of Kırşehir. The metropolitanate was temporarily assumed by the Diocese of Caesarea in 1327, following its decline by the Anatolian Beyliks. In 1369 and in 1370 however, new metropolitans assumed Mocissus. Only a few of its bishops are known: the earliest, Peter, attended the Fifth Ecumenical Council (Second Council of Constantinople, 536);[clarification needed] the last, whose name is not known, was a Catholic, and was consecrated after the mid-15th century Catholic Council of Florence by Patriarch Metrophanes II of Constantinople.

[edit] Kırşehir is the administrative centre of Kırşehir Province and one of the principal urban settlements of Central Anatolia. The city has experienced steady population growth through rural-to-urban migration and its role as the province's administrative, educational, and economic centre. As the largest settlement in the province, Kırşehir concentrates a significant proportion of the provincial population and serves as a regional hub for public services, commerce, and education.

[edit] The economy of Kırşehir is based on a combination of agriculture, industry, services, and education. Historically, the surrounding region has been known for cereal cultivation and animal husbandry, which continue to contribute to the local economy. In recent decades, manufacturing, food processing, construction materials, and small-scale industry have become increasingly important. The city also functions as a regional centre for trade and public administration, serving surrounding districts and rural communities. The presence of Ahi Evran University has further contributed to economic development by attracting students, academic staff, and related businesses.

[edit] Higher education in Kırşehir is centred on Ahi Evran University, a public university named after Ahi Evran, the founder of the medieval Anatolian Ahi guild organization. The university offers programmes in engineering, medicine, agriculture, social sciences, and education. The institution plays an important role in the city's educational, cultural, and economic life and serves students from across Central Anatolia.

[edit] Kırşehir occupies an important place in the cultural history of Anatolia and is particularly associated with the traditions of the Ahi brotherhood, a medieval organization of craftsmen and merchants founded by Ahi Evran. The city remains an important centre of Ahi culture and hosts events commemorating its historical legacy. The city is also known for its contribution to Turkish folk music. Kırşehir was the home of the renowned folk poet and musician Neşet Ertaş, one of the most influential figures in the Anatolian bozlak musical tradition. Traditional folk music, storytelling, and seasonal celebrations continue to form part of the city's cultural identity.

[edit] Tourism in Kırşehir is based on its historical heritage, thermal springs, and cultural attractions. Visitors are drawn to sites associated with the Ahi tradition, as well as monuments dating from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods. The city is also known for its thermal tourism facilities, particularly in nearby spa areas that utilize mineral-rich thermal waters. Historical mosques, tombs, museums, and cultural centres constitute additional attractions for visitors.

[edit] Kırşehir is connected to neighbouring provinces through a network of state highways linking the city with Ankara, Nevşehir, Kayseri, Aksaray, and Kırıkkale. Its central location within Anatolia has historically made it an important point along regional trade and travel routes. Road transportation remains the principal means of access to the city, supporting both commercial activity and regional mobility. Titular see[edit] The diocese was restored in 1895 as a titular archbishopric of the highest (Metropolitan) rank. It's vacant, having had the following incumbents: John Joseph Frederick Otto Zardetti (1895.05.25 – 1902.05.09) Giacomo Merizzi (1902.08.21 – 1916.03.22) Giovanni Battista Vinati (1916.07.31 – 1917.01.09) Adolf Fritzen (1919.07.31 – 1919.09.07) Lorenzo Schioppa (1920.08.20 – 1935.04.23) John Hugh MacDonald (1936.12.16 – 1938.03.05) Nicolas Cadi (1939.11.16 – 1941) Roger-Henri-Marie Beaussart (1943.12.10 – 1952.02.29) Vigilio Federico Dalla Zuanna, O.F.M. Cap. (1952.11.24 – 1956.03.04) Giovanni Jacono (1956.10.02 – 1957.05.26) Heinrich Wienken (1957.08.19 – 1961.01.21) Gabrijel Bukatko (1961.03.02 – 1964.03.24)

[edit] Kırşehir has a Mediterranean (Köppen climate classification: Csa) or continental climate (Trewartha climate classification: Dc), with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers. Light rainfall occurs year-round, except for late summer when rain is virtually absent. Highest recorded temperature:40.5 °C (104.9 °F) on 14 August 2019Lowest recorded temperature:−28.0 °C (−18.4 °F) on 6 January 1942 Climate data for Kırşehir (1991–2020, extremes 1930–2023) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °C (°F) 19.0(66.2) 20.6(69.1) 28.0(82.4) 30.9(87.6) 34.5(94.1) 36.2(97.2) 40.2(104.4) 40.5(104.9) 39.0(102.2) 33.6(92.5) 26.2(79.2) 19.9(67.8) 40.5(104.9) Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 4.9(40.8) 7.2(45.0) 12.2(54.0) 17.5(63.5) 22.5(72.5) 26.9(80.4) 30.7(87.3) 30.9(87.6) 26.7(80.1) 20.6(69.1) 13.0(55.4) 6.9(44.4) 18.3(64.9) Daily mean °C (°F) 0.1(32.2) 1.5(34.7) 5.9(42.6) 10.8(51.4) 15.7(60.3) 20.0(68.0) 23.7(74.7) 23.9(75.0) 19.2(66.6) 13.5(56.3) 6.5(43.7) 2.1(35.8) 11.9(53.4) Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −3.8(25.2) −3.0(26.6) 0.5(32.9) 4.7(40.5) 9.2(48.6) 13.2(55.8) 16.5(61.7) 16.8(62.2) 12.1(53.8) 7.2(45.0) 1.2(34.2) −1.7(28.9) 6.1(43.0) Record low °C (°F) −28.0(−18.4) −25.3(−13.5) −21.8(−7.2) −8.2(17.2) −1.4(29.5) 2.6(36.7) 5.1(41.2) 5.0(41.0) −1.2(29.8) −6.6(20.1) −21.5(−6.7) −24.3(−11.7) −28.0(−18.4) Average precipitation mm (inches) 43.8(1.72) 31.2(1.23) 37.9(1.49) 42.7(1.68) 46.2(1.82) 37.5(1.48) 8.9(0.35) 11.8(0.46) 14.9(0.59) 30.6(1.20) 35.0(1.38) 44.9(1.77) 385.4(15.17) Average precipitation days 12.3 10.53 11.13 10.97 12.37 8.03 2.2 1.83 3.77 7.1 8.27 12.7 101.2 Average snowy days 8.4 6 4.4 0.7 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1.1 4.3 25 Average relative humidity (%) 79 73.8 66.7 62.7 60.6 54.9 46.9 46.6 50.5 61.2 71.1 79.2 62.8 Mean monthly sunshine hours 102.3 130.0 176.7 210.0 272.8 318.0 368.9 347.2 288.0 223.2 165.0 102.3 2,704.4 Mean daily sunshine hours 3.3 4.6 5.7 7.0 8.8 10.6 11.9 11.2 9.6 7.2 5.5 3.3 7.4 Source 1: Turkish State Meteorological Service Source 2: NCEI(humidity)

[edit] Uğur Mumcu, investigative journalist Neşet Ertaş, Folk singer Lütfi Müfit Özdeş, politician Şemsi Yastıman [tr], folk musician Nur al-Din ibn Jaja, Emir of Kırşehir from 1261 to 1277 Asik Pasa [ru; uz; az; azb; tr], Ṣūfī spiritual leader, Turkish poet

[edit] View of Kırşehir from an airplane Ahi Evran Tomb front view Ahi Evran Tomb side view Apple farm in Kırşehir Cügün (Cogun) lake The ruins of the Üçayak Byzantine Church View of Kent Park at night View of the city during the day Winter in Hilla Park Construction of the new mosque in Özbağ in Kırşehir, Turkey Gondolas in Kentpark

[edit] Kırşehir is twinned with: Remscheid, Germany Olovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Türkistan, Kazakhstan Saraj Municipality, North Macedonia Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia Sarıkamış, Turkey