Erzurum Province

Kop Mountain: A sanctuary of biodiversity and history

Located between the provinces Bayburt and Erzurum in Türkiye's northeast, Kop Mountain is a natural gem renowned for its rich vegetation, endemic species and breathtaking beauty.

Reaching an altitude of 2,918 meters, the majestic peak offers a stark contrast between its snow-clad winter visage and the vibrant plant life that emerges in the summer.

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Turkey's east

A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck Turkey's eastern province of Erzurum, the country's disaster authority announced on Nov. 19.

The quake shook Köprüköy district of the province at 3:40 p.m. local time, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

It occurred at a depth of 6.94 kilometers below the surface, it added.

Newly-found fossils shed light on Turkey’s continental history

Tree fossils recently discovered in eastern Turkey have provided insights into the country's climatic history, a member of Istanbul University's Faculty of Forestry said on Aug. 18.

Professor Ünal Akkemik told the state-run Anadolu Agency that fossils dating back 160 to 170 million years were found in the eastern province of Erzurum's Narman district.

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