Kayseri

The oldest setting area around Kayseri is the mound of Kanis that is situated about 20 km northeast of the city. This center remained its significance from 2800 BC to the Hellenistic ages and numerous documents were discovered from Bronze Age and also some of them related toAssyrian Trade Colonies and Hittite Era.

After Hittites, the region was under control of the Phrygians.At the time of Phrygians, the region called Mazaka became their setting area. It is noted in historical sources that in 676 BC Kimmer Empire that came to Anatolia took over the control of the region by destroying Kanis & Mazaka.

Mazaka, located in the North of Holly Mountain Argaios then became the one of the most important trade centers of the era even during the hegemony of Lidyas & Meds.

In 590 BC, after the win of Persian King Kyros' over Lidyan king Kyrisos, Mazaka was then under control of Persians along with all Anatolia.The region received a big volume of migrations from Persia and the Persians that likened the surrounding to their home town settled in around Mount of Argaios.

In 332 BC Ariarathes1 declared independence as the first king of Cappadocia.
'Mazaka' remained the Capital of this kingdom which ruled for 349 years until 17 AD. Then during the time of Eriarathes5 the name of the city was changed Eusebia and finally in 8 AD the city was named after the Roman Emperor Ceaser and became "CAESEREA".

Roman Time

Between 193-211 AD, the stadium of the city was builtand hosted many contests like in all important Roman cities. The city wall was built in 241 AD during the time of emperor Gordianus the second. In the beginning of 4th century, entire society became Christian and Kayseri became the academic center of this religiıon.

After the division of Roman Empire to East & West, Kayseri became a Byzantium city.During the time of Byzantine, Kayseri was occupied numerous times by the Arabic & Persian armies during expeditions to Istanbul.

In 1071 by the win of Seljuk Sultan over Byzantine armies in Manzikert, the Gates of Anatolia opened for Turks.

Serving to Danishmends for a while, Kayseri became one of the most important cities for Seljuks along with Konya & Sivas during the time of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad.Some of the magnificent monuments that were built during Danishmnedi and Seljuk governments are; Mosque Kebir, Gulluk Mosque and Hamam, Sifaiye-Giyasiye Madrasah, Hacı Kılıc Kulliye, Lala Muhisiddin Mosque, Sahabiye Madrasah, Wall of Seljuk Caste & Yogunburc.

Mongolian Time

The loss of Seljuks against Mongolians in Kosedag war was a turning point for Turks since the hegemony of Mongolians would start in Anatolia hereafter. For over 150 years they controlled Anatolia by the mayors appointed and plundered all resources of Kayseri and Anatolia. Exploited by the Mongolians, The Seljuks couldn't cope anymore and dissolved after Mesut the second in 1308.

Ottoman Empire

During the time of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, Konya, Karaman and Kayseri joined Ottoman lands after the win against Karamanoglu Principality. Starting from 1476 Kayseri became a dependent national ensign center of Karaman State. In 1867 as an independent nation ensign center, it took place in Ottoman Administrative Divisions.

To The Present

In 1924 during the establishment of Republic regyme, with the new ground law, Kayseri became a city. Since ancient times known as a trade center, Kayseri became industrialized with the leadership of the state. Sumerbank Textile Factory. Airplane Factory, Anatemir Maintenance Factory, Military Sewing Factory were the factories that were built in accordance.In 1924 during the establishment of Republic regyme, with the new ground law, Kayseri became a city. Since ancient times known as a trade center, Kayseri became industrialized with the leadership of the state. Sumerbank Textile Factory. Airplane Factory, Anatemir Maintenance Factory, Military Sewing Factory were the factories that were built in accordance.
After 1950, people of Kayseri started investing their savings made from trade to industrializing.In the present Kayseri -in average growing economically and culturally- is one of the fastest developing cities in Turkey.

Kayseri In The Present Day

City of Kayseri is a tourist ridden point because of its closeby location to Cappadocia and the airport existing in the city.
Novotel, Hilton Kayseri and Ibıs Hotel are some of the leading hotels in the city. Please click the link for detailed information about hotels.
Kayseri Park is one of the most well known shopping mall in the city. Kasıkla Restaurant & Elmacioglu Iskender can be your preferred restaurants.We also recommend you to watch a game in recently built modern Kadir Has Stadium.