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'''Zile''' is a city in eastern [[Turkey]] and an important agricultural trading centre. The city is located at 70 km east of [[Tokat]] province. Turhal, Çekerek, Artova, Kadışehri and [[Amasya]] are neighboring cities of Zile. Zile's geographical location is 40 degrees 19 minutes north and 35 degrees 45 minutes east. |
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The total area of city is 1512 km squares and height from city level is 710 meters. Zile is a plain land that is surrounded by Deveci Mountains, with a height of 1892 meters, Güvercin Çalı and Hüseyin Gazi Hill. Çekerek river, flowing from Zile to [[Çekerek]], supplies city's water need. Süreyya Bey [[hydroelectric plant]] is planned to be constructed over this river so that agricultural production will be multiplied. In Zile effects of Black Sea climate and Middle Anatolia climate can be experienced. Summer is hot and dry whereas winter is snowy and cold. Its usually rainy in April, May, September and October. |
'''Zile''' (known in antiquity as '''[[Zela]]''') is a city in eastern [[Turkey]] and an important agricultural trading centre. The city is located at 70 km east of [[Tokat Province|Tokat]] province. Turhal, Çekerek, Artova, Kadışehri and [[Amasya]] are neighboring cities of Zile. Zile's geographical location is 40 degrees 19 minutes north and 35 degrees 45 minutes east. |
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The total area of city is 1512 km squares and height from city level is 710 meters. Zile is a plain land that is surrounded by Deveci Mountains, with a height of 1892 meters, Güvercin Çalı and Hüseyin Gazi Hill. Çekerek river, flowing from Zile to [[Çekerek]], supplies city's water need. Süreyya Bey [[hydroelectric plant]] is planned to be constructed over this river so that agricultural production will be multiplied. In Zile effects of Black Sea climate and Middle Anatolia climate can be experienced. Summer is hot and dry whereas winter is snowy and cold. Its usually rainy in April, May, September and October. |
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==History== |
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We don't know much about Assyrian and Ninova period of Zile. However it is certain that Zile was under [[Persian]] rule 548 BCE. Persians gave much importance to this area and constructed King's Road's middle part here. [[Darius]] I of Persians divided the biggest Anatolian state of that time, [[Cappadocia]], into two. Zile remained in [[Pontus]] Cappadocia. Persians built temples for Anaitis, Anos and Anadates. |
We don't know much about Assyrian and Ninova period of Zile. However it is certain that Zile was under [[Persian]] rule 548 BCE. Persians gave much importance to this area and constructed King's Road's middle part here. [[Darius]] I of Persians divided the biggest Anatolian state of that time, [[Cappadocia]], into two. Zile remained in [[Pontus]] Cappadocia. Persians built temples for Anaitis, Anos and Anadates. |
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[[Alexander The Great]] conquered city from Persian king Darius after the battle near [[Granikos]] (334 BCE). Following Alexander's death in 323 BCE, one of his commanders, General Ornets, started to rule the city. After the rebellion to Ornets, Zile gained its freedom. However after a while Pontus King [[Mihridate III]] conquered the city. As a consequence of this event, Cappadocians wanted help from Romans. The Roman army under Sulla's command beated Mihridate. When Sulla returned to Rome in 78 BCE, Mihridate attacked to Zile again with the help of his uncle [[Tifran]], king of [[Diyarbakır]]. [[Pompei]] came back with his army and after a long war period Romans won the battle by destroying the whole army of Mihridate. Mihridate commited suicide as a consequence. [[Pharnake]], son of Mihridates, wanted revenge of his father. His attack on Zile stopped by [[Julius Ceasar]]. It was a very bloody battle. Even Caesar's army has many loses, Pharnake's army was completely destroyed in five hours. Ceasar went to Zile and sent a victory message to Rome. Message was "[[Veni Vidi Vici]]" , meaning "I came, I saw, I |
[[Alexander The Great]] conquered city from Persian king Darius after the battle near [[Granikos]] (334 BCE). Following Alexander's death in 323 BCE, one of his commanders, General Ornets, started to rule the city. After the rebellion to Ornets, Zile gained its freedom. However after a while Pontus King [[Mihridate III]] conquered the city. As a consequence of this event, Cappadocians wanted help from Romans. The Roman army under Sulla's command beated Mihridate. When Sulla returned to Rome in 78 BCE, Mihridate attacked to Zile again with the help of his uncle [[Tifran]], king of [[Diyarbakır]]. [[Pompei]] came back with his army and after a long war period Romans won the battle by destroying the whole army of Mihridate. Mihridate commited suicide as a consequence. [[Pharnake]], son of Mihridates, wanted revenge of his father. His attack on Zile stopped by [[Julius Ceasar]]. It was a very bloody battle. Even Caesar's army has many loses, Pharnake's army was completely destroyed in five hours. Ceasar went to Zile and sent a victory message to Rome. Message was "[[Veni Vidi Vici]]" , meaning "I came, I saw, I conquered". Caesar's these words were written on a cylinder shaped marble. This marble has been stolen recently and thieves have not been found yet. |
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In 241, [[Sasani]] King Arda Şırınoğlu Şapur, attacked to Rome and captured the city. Until 1071, city had was reconquered many times by [[Byzantines]] and Sasanis. City was conquered by [[Danishmend]] Melik Ahmet Gazi in 1071 and till then city has belonged to Turks. In 1174 [[Anatolian Seljuks]] captured city from Danishmends under Izzettin II Kılıçaslan. After the collapse of Anatolian Seljuks, Ertan State was founded in Zile's district in 1335. Ottomans defeated Ertans in 1397 under rule of [[Sultan Bayezid I]]. |
In 241, [[Sasani]] King Arda Şırınoğlu Şapur, attacked to Rome and captured the city. Until 1071, city had was reconquered many times by [[Byzantines]] and Sasanis. City was conquered by [[Danishmend]] Melik Ahmet Gazi in 1071 and till then city has belonged to Turks. In 1174 [[Anatolian Seljuks]] captured city from Danishmends under Izzettin II Kılıçaslan. After the collapse of Anatolian Seljuks, Ertan State was founded in Zile's district in 1335. Ottomans defeated Ertans in 1397 under rule of [[Sultan Bayezid I]]. |
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In [[Greco-Turkish War]] (also known as [[Turkish Independence War]]), some sheriat supporters in Zile rebelled to [[TBMM]]'s army. However Turkish army defeated rebellers and after then Zile supported to be ruled by TBMM instead of [[Sultan]] who lived in Istanbul. |
In [[Greco-Turkish War]] (also known as [[Turkish Independence War]]), some sheriat supporters in Zile rebelled to [[TBMM]]'s army. However Turkish army defeated rebellers and after then Zile supported to be ruled by TBMM instead of [[Sultan]] who lived in Istanbul. |
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==Etymology of Zile== |
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==What to See== |
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==Social Life== |
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City has a population of 110000, 50000 in city centre and remaining in 116 villages. |
City has a population of 110000, 50000 in city centre and remaining in 116 villages. 60% of the population are farmers. City has been losing its population because of migration from city. There is a myth because of migrations. According to myth, you will come across someone from Zile whereever you go. 40% of neighbor city [[Turhal]]'s population is from Zile whichcauses some conflicts in census times. (Government distribute money according to population of cities. People born in Zile but living in Turhal go to Zile in census times and Turhal municipality is angry with this situation) |
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In the city, there is a cinema with 850 people capacity. There are one TV channel and two radio stations that keep Zile people up to date about news. Daily newspapers sell 4000 copies per day. |
In the city, there is a cinema with 850 people capacity. There are one TV channel and two radio stations that keep Zile people up to date about news. Daily newspapers sell 4000 copies per day. |
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- This article is about the Turkish city. For the text editor, see; Zile (editor).
Zile (known in antiquity as Zela) is a city in eastern Turkey and an important agricultural trading centre. The city is located at 70 km east of Tokat province. Turhal, Çekerek, Artova, Kadışehri and Amasya are neighboring cities of Zile. Zile's geographical location is 40 degrees 19 minutes north and 35 degrees 45 minutes east.
The total area of city is 1512 km squares and height from city level is 710 meters. Zile is a plain land that is surrounded by Deveci Mountains, with a height of 1892 meters, Güvercin Çalı and Hüseyin Gazi Hill. Çekerek river, flowing from Zile to Çekerek, supplies city's water need. Süreyya Bey hydroelectric plant is planned to be constructed over this river so that agricultural production will be multiplied. In Zile effects of Black Sea climate and Middle Anatolia climate can be experienced. Summer is hot and dry whereas winter is snowy and cold. Its usually rainy in April, May, September and October.
History
According to recently made archelogical researchs, Zile is open for housing since Epipalaeolithic times. Famous historian Strabon claims that Zile is founded by Semiramis, a legendary Assyrian queen. Zile castle (only solid castle in Anatolia), is constructed by Roman commander Sulla. Amanos temple is located in the castle and it is called silla, meaning respected. Some ethymologists claim that Zile is rooted from Zela and Zela from silla. Well-known historian Charles Texier proved that Strabon mentions Zela, where Zile is constructed on.
We don't know much about Assyrian and Ninova period of Zile. However it is certain that Zile was under Persian rule 548 BCE. Persians gave much importance to this area and constructed King's Road's middle part here. Darius I of Persians divided the biggest Anatolian state of that time, Cappadocia, into two. Zile remained in Pontus Cappadocia. Persians built temples for Anaitis, Anos and Anadates.
Alexander The Great conquered city from Persian king Darius after the battle near Granikos (334 BCE). Following Alexander's death in 323 BCE, one of his commanders, General Ornets, started to rule the city. After the rebellion to Ornets, Zile gained its freedom. However after a while Pontus King Mihridate III conquered the city. As a consequence of this event, Cappadocians wanted help from Romans. The Roman army under Sulla's command beated Mihridate. When Sulla returned to Rome in 78 BCE, Mihridate attacked to Zile again with the help of his uncle Tifran, king of Diyarbakır. Pompei came back with his army and after a long war period Romans won the battle by destroying the whole army of Mihridate. Mihridate commited suicide as a consequence. Pharnake, son of Mihridates, wanted revenge of his father. His attack on Zile stopped by Julius Ceasar. It was a very bloody battle. Even Caesar's army has many loses, Pharnake's army was completely destroyed in five hours. Ceasar went to Zile and sent a victory message to Rome. Message was "Veni Vidi Vici" , meaning "I came, I saw, I conquered". Caesar's these words were written on a cylinder shaped marble. This marble has been stolen recently and thieves have not been found yet.
In 241, Sasani King Arda Şırınoğlu Şapur, attacked to Rome and captured the city. Until 1071, city had was reconquered many times by Byzantines and Sasanis. City was conquered by Danishmend Melik Ahmet Gazi in 1071 and till then city has belonged to Turks. In 1174 Anatolian Seljuks captured city from Danishmends under Izzettin II Kılıçaslan. After the collapse of Anatolian Seljuks, Ertan State was founded in Zile's district in 1335. Ottomans defeated Ertans in 1397 under rule of Sultan Bayezid I.
In Greco-Turkish War (also known as Turkish Independence War), some sheriat supporters in Zile rebelled to TBMM's army. However Turkish army defeated rebellers and after then Zile supported to be ruled by TBMM instead of Sultan who lived in Istanbul.
Etymology of Zile
Zile is known as and rooted from Zela, Zelitis, Zelid, Anzila, Gırgırıye(Karkariye), Zeyli and Silas.
What to See
It is possible to come across some historical buildings and valuables from Hittites, Lycians, Persians, Greeks, Romans and Turks in Zile. Among historical buildings, Zile castle, Roman theatre, Ulu Camii and Çifte Hamam is the most famous. Kaya Mezarı, Çay Pınarı, İmam Melikiddin Türbesi, Şeyh Musa Fakih Türbesi, Elbaşı Camii, Maşat Höyük, Namlı Hisar Kale, Anzavur Mağaraları, Hacı Boz Köprüsü, Koç Taşı and Manastry in Kuruçay worths seeing.
Economy
Agriculture, trade and stock-breeding are main economic facilities of Zile. 1000 students of Zile Tourism and Hotel Management Department of Gaziosmanpasha University also plays an important role in city's economic activities. Zile is famous for its grape, leblebi, cherry and fruit gardens. Every year Cherry Festival is organized which has a big reputation in Tokat, Sivas and Yozgat. Zile uses its excellent grape for pekmez production, not for wine production. Along with fruit and vegetable production, farmers produce wheat in remaining areas.
Industry of Zile is under development. Since 1996, there is a major movement from agriculture to industry. There are fabriques of wheat, textile, bait, furniture, tomato sauce, leblebi, marble and shoe.
Education
There are 126 primary and secondary schools with 10417 students and 227 teachers. Zile Lisesi, Dinçerler 75. Yıl Anatolin High School are Anadolu Öğretmen Lisesi giving high school education in Zile. There are also four profession high schools giving technical education.
Social Life
City has a population of 110000, 50000 in city centre and remaining in 116 villages. 60% of the population are farmers. City has been losing its population because of migration from city. There is a myth because of migrations. According to myth, you will come across someone from Zile whereever you go. 40% of neighbor city Turhal's population is from Zile whichcauses some conflicts in census times. (Government distribute money according to population of cities. People born in Zile but living in Turhal go to Zile in census times and Turhal municipality is angry with this situation)
In the city, there is a cinema with 850 people capacity. There are one TV channel and two radio stations that keep Zile people up to date about news. Daily newspapers sell 4000 copies per day.