About Mount Harşena
Mount Harşena (Turkish: Harşena Dağı) is a mountain located in Amasya, the capital of the Amasya Province of Turkey. It has a height of 272 m (892 ft). Mount Harşena was added to the tentative list in the cultural category of UNESCO World Heritage Site on 13 April 2015 alongside the tombs of the kings of Pontus.
Amasya is located at an extremely important junction. Due to this feature, it has been governed by many states throughout history. Mount Harşena, located right next to the Yeşilırmak river passing through Amasya, has been inhabited for thousands of years. The settlement in the region dates back to the Early Bronze Age. After this period, the region came under Phrygian, Scythian, Persian, Pontus, Roman, Eastern Roman, Danishment, Ilkhanid, Seljuk and Ottoman domination.
This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Mount Harşena
Location and Access
Mount Harşena is located in Amasya. Coordinates are 40.65500, 35.82900. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Amasya.
Places to Visit Near Mount Harşena
Historical Places
Historical Places
Historical Places
Historical Places
Historical Places
Historical Places
Museums
Sehzadeler Museum
Historical Places
Nature & Outdoors in Amasya
Nature & Outdoors
Nature & Outdoors
Nature & Outdoors
İnegöl Dağı
Nature & Outdoors
Nature & Outdoors
Nature & Outdoors
Nature & Outdoors
Nature & Outdoors
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Amasya
- Category Nature & Outdoors
- Coordinates 40.65500, 35.82900
Request a Guided Tour
Visit Mount Harşena with a licensed professional guide in Amasya.
See guides in Amasya