Afşin

Among the cities of Kahramanmaraş Province, Afsin stands out for its association with Eshab-ı Kehf, the local tradition of the Seven Sleepers. The town lies on the northern edge of the Elbistan Plain, beneath the Binboğa Mountains in inland southern Turkey. Outside town, the Eshab-ı Kehf Külliyesi includes a cave sanctuary, mosque and other historic structures. The site is a place of Muslim pilgrimage and is connected with a story also known in Christian tradition. Afsin’s character is shaped by the agricultural plain and highland routes of this part of Anatolia. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Afsin and Kahramanmaraş Province.

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