It lies at an elevation of 2, feet metres above sea level. In more recent times it was the scene of some of the fiercest fighting of the Turkish War of Independence β Other industries include sugar refineries, cotton and woolen textiles, and leather products.
Sugar beets and cereals are the main crops in the primarily agricultural area in which the city is situated. The city lies on the main road and railway line between Δ°zmir , miles km west, and Ankara via Afyonkarahisar. Info Print Cite. Submit Feedback. Thank you for your feedback.
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Throughout its history it has acted as both a barrier and a bridge between the two continents. Turkey is situated atβ¦. Hittite , member of an ancient Indo-European people who appeared in Anatolia at the beginning of the 2nd millennium bce ; by bce they had become one of the dominant powers of the Middle East.
Probably originating from the area beyond the Black Sea, the Hittites first occupied central Anatolia, making theirβ¦. Δ°zmir , city in western Turkey. History at your fingertips. Sign up here to see what happened On This Day , every day in your inbox! By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox.
