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Kayseri (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈkajseɾi]) is a large city in Central Anatolia, Turkey, and the capital of Kayseri province. Historically known as Caesarea, it has been the historical capital of Cappadocia since ancient times. The Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality area is composed of five districts: the two central districts of Kocasinan and Melikgazi, and since 2004, also outlying Hacılar, İncesu, and Talas.

Key Information

As of 31 December 2024, the province had a population of 1 452 458 of whom 1 210 983 lived in the four urban districts (Melikgazi, Kocasinan, Talas, Incesu), excluding İncesu which is not conurbated, meaning it is not contiguous and has a largely non-protected buffer zone.

Kayseri sits at the foot of Mount Erciyes (Turkish: Erciyes Dağı), a dormant volcano that reaches an altitude of 3,917 metres (12,851 feet), more than 1,500 metres above the city's mean altitude. It contains a number of historic monuments, particularly from the Seljuk period. Tourists often pass through Kayseri en route to the attractions of Cappadocia to the west. Kayseri is known for local dishes such as sucuk, pastırma, and mantı, which are commonly associated with the region.

Kayseri is served by Erkilet International Airport and is home to Erciyes University.

Etymology

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Kayseri has been equated with the early Hittite kingdom of Kussara,[3] referenced sporadically in early Assyrian trading records.[4] It was called Mazaka or Mazaca (Armenian: Մաժաք, romanized: Mažak'; according to Armenian tradition, it was founded by and named after Mishak)[5] and was known as such to the geographer Strabo, during whose time it was the capital of the Roman province of Cappadocia, known also as Eusebia at the Argaeus (Εὐσέβεια ἡ πρὸς τῷ Ἀργαίῳ in Greek), after Ariarathes V Eusebes, King of Cappadocia (r. 163–130 BC).

In 14 AD its name was changed by Archelaus (d. 17 AD), the last King of Cappadocia (r. 36 BC–14 AD) and a Roman vassal, to "Caesarea in Cappadocia" (to distinguish it from other cities with the name Caesarea in the Roman Empire) in honour of Caesar Augustus upon his death. This name was rendered as Καισάρεια (Kaisáreia) in Koine Greek, the dialect of the later Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire, and it remained in use by the natives (nowadays known as Cappadocian Greeks, due to their spoken language, but then referred to as Rum due to their previous Roman citizenship) until their expulsion from Turkey in 1924. (Note that letter C in classical Latin was pronounced K. This pronunciation was adapted by the Arabs, who called the city Kaisariyah (قيصرية), and the Turks, who gave the city its current name Kayseri (قیصری)).[6]

History

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Decorated ceramic bowl from the Hittite period found in Kültepe.
The Hercules Sarcophagus depicting the Twelve Labours of Hercules, 150–160 AD, Kayseri Archaeological Museum.

Kayseri experienced three golden ages. The first, dating to 2000 BC, was when the city formed a trade post between the Assyrians and the Hittites. The second came under Roman rule from the 1st to the 11th centuries. The third golden age was during the reign of the Seljuks (1178–1243), when the city was the second capital of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum.

Ancient history

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Main article: Caesarea (Mazaca)

As Mazaca (Ancient Greek: Μάζακα),[7] the city served as the residence of the kings of Cappadocia. In ancient times, it was on the crossroads of the trade routes from Sinope to the Euphrates and from the Persian Royal Road that extended from Sardis to Susa during the 200+ years of Achaemenid Persian rule. In Roman times, a similar route from Ephesus to the East also crossed the city.

In Late Antiquity, the city may have contained a population of around 50,000 inhabitants and it was the highest ranked diocese up to the council of Chalcedon.[8] Nothing remains of it today. Basil of Caesarea, one of the Cappadocian Fathers, established a large complex containing charitable institutions, a monastery and churches, the Basiliad, in Caesarea Mazaca in the fourth century.[9] Nothing remains of it today.

The city was also situated on the main pilgrimage route from Constantinople to the Holy Land and had several shrines dedicated to local saints, such as St Mamas, St Merkourious and Basil of Caesarea, which continued to be venerated by the local population into the 17th century.[9] The city was occupied by the Sassanids in 611/12 in the last war between the Byzantines and the Sassanids and became the headquarter of emperor Heraclius.[8]

The city stood on a low spur on the north side of Mount Erciyes (Mount Argaeus in antiquity). Very few traces of the ancient site now survive.

Medieval history

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From the mid-seventh century onwards, Arab attacks on Cappadocia and Caesarea became common and the city was besieged several times, diminishing in population and resources consequently.[10] The Arab general, and later the first Umayyad Caliph, Muawiyah invaded Cappadocia and took Caesarea from the Byzantines temporarily in 647.[11] By the mid-eight century, the area between Caesarea and Melitene was a no-mans land.[10]

Detail from the Seljuk-era Hunat Hatun Mosque, built in 1238 for Sultana Hunat Hatun, wife of Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I and mother of Sultan Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev II.
Walls of the Seljuk era Sahabiye Medresesi, built in 1267 by the Seljuk vizier Sahip Ata Fahreddin Ali.

Though the city lost most of its importance by the tenth century, it probably still housed around 50,000 people.[12] Alp Arslan's forces demolished the city and massacred its population in 1067.[13] The shrine of Saint Basil was also sacked after the fall of the city.[14] As a result, the city remained uninhabited for the next half century.[13]

From 1074 to 1178 the area was under the control of the Danishmendids who rebuilt the city in 1134.[15] The Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate controlled the city from 1178 to 1243 and it was one of their most important centres until it fell to the Mongols in 1243. The relatively short Seljuk period left a large number of historic landmarks including the Hunat Hatun Complex, the Kiliç Arslan Mosque, the Ulu Camii (Grand Mosque) and the Gevher Nesibe Hastanesi (Hospital). Within the walls lies the greater part of Kayseri, rebuilt between the 13th and 16th centuries. The city then fell to the Eretnids before finally becoming Ottoman in 1515. It was the centre of a sanjak called initially the Rum Eyalet (1515–1521) and then the Angora vilayet (founded as Bozok Eyalet, 1839–1923).

Modern era

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Kayseri National War Museum (Formerly Kayseri High School)

The Grand Bazaar dates from the latter part of the 1800s, but the adjacent caravanserai, where merchant traders gathered before forming a caravan, dates from around 1500. The town's older districts which were filled with ornate mansion-houses mostly dating from the 18th and 19th centuries were subjected to wholesale demolition starting in the 1970s.[16]

The building that hosted the Kayseri Lyceum was rearranged to host the Turkish Grand National Assembly during the Turkish War of Independence when the Greek army was advancing on Ankara, the base of the Turkish National Movement.

Geography

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Climate

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Kayseri has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dsa, Trewartha: Dc). It experiences cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers with cool nights. Precipitation occurs throughout the year, albeit with a marked decrease in late summer and early fall.

Climate data for Kayseri (1991–2020, extremes 1931–2023)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 19.3
(66.7) 		22.6
(72.7) 		28.6
(83.5) 		31.2
(88.2) 		34.2
(93.6) 		37.6
(99.7) 		40.7
(105.3) 		40.6
(105.1) 		38.4
(101.1) 		33.6
(92.5) 		26.0
(78.8) 		21.0
(69.8) 		40.7
(105.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 4.6
(40.3) 		6.6
(43.9) 		12.2
(54.0) 		17.9
(64.2) 		22.7
(72.9) 		27.4
(81.3) 		31.3
(88.3) 		31.4
(88.5) 		27.1
(80.8) 		20.8
(69.4) 		12.9
(55.2) 		6.5
(43.7) 		18.4
(65.1)
Daily mean °C (°F) −1.0
(30.2) 		0.5
(32.9) 		5.6
(42.1) 		10.7
(51.3) 		15.1
(59.2) 		19.3
(66.7) 		22.7
(72.9) 		22.6
(72.7) 		18.0
(64.4) 		12.4
(54.3) 		5.4
(41.7) 		0.8
(33.4) 		11.0
(51.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −5.4
(22.3) 		−4.5
(23.9) 		−0.1
(31.8) 		3.9
(39.0) 		7.6
(45.7) 		11.0
(51.8) 		13.5
(56.3) 		13.3
(55.9) 		9.0
(48.2) 		4.9
(40.8) 		−0.5
(31.1) 		−3.6
(25.5) 		4.1
(39.4)
Record low °C (°F) −32.5
(−26.5) 		−31.2
(−24.2) 		−28.1
(−18.6) 		−11.6
(11.1) 		−6.9
(19.6) 		−0.6
(30.9) 		2.9
(37.2) 		1.4
(34.5) 		−3.8
(25.2) 		−12.2
(10.0) 		−20.7
(−5.3) 		−28.4
(−19.1) 		−32.5
(−26.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 38.0
(1.50) 		38.9
(1.53) 		49.6
(1.95) 		46.9
(1.85) 		57.9
(2.28) 		40.6
(1.60) 		11.9
(0.47) 		9.5
(0.37) 		14.0
(0.55) 		32.3
(1.27) 		29.3
(1.15) 		39.3
(1.55) 		408.2
(16.07)
Average precipitation days 11.6 11.5 12.67 12.13 13.27 9.43 2.17 1.77 3.87 7.67 7.73 11.17 104.98
Average relative humidity (%) 75.9 71.5 64.3 58.9 58.9 54.5 46.6 46.7 50.5 61.6 68.1 75.3 61.0
Mean monthly sunshine hours 89.9 113.0 145.7 183.0 248.0 300.0 356.5 341.0 255.0 195.3 141.0 83.7 2,452.1
Mean daily sunshine hours 2.9 4.0 4.7 6.1 8.0 10.0 11.5 11.0 8.5 6.3 4.7 2.7 6.7
Source 1: Turkish State Meteorological Service[17]
Source 2: NOAA (humidity, 1991–2020)[18]

Districts

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Metropolitan districts of Kayseri

The city of Kayseri consists of sixteen metropolitan districts: Akkışla, Bünyan, Develi, Felâhiye, Hacılar, İncesu, Kocasinan, Melikgâzi, Özvatan, Pınarbaşı, Sarıoğlan, Sarız, Talas, Tomarza, Yahyâlı, and Yeşilhisar.

Notable sites

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In Kayseri

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Gevher Nesibe Medrese (Çifte Medrese) is a historical twin-medrese complex located in Kayseri.

Cumhuriyet Square is a central public space in Kayseri, surrounded by notable buildings. Inside the centre of Kayseri the most unmissable reminder of the past are the huge basalt walls that once enclosed the old city. Dating back to the sixth century and the reign of the Emperor Justinian, they have been repeatedly repaired, by the Seljuks, by the Ottomans and by the Turkish government.[19] In 2019 Kayseri Archaeology Museum moved from an outlying location to a new site inside the walls.[20]

The Grand Mosque (Turkish: Ulu Cami) was started by the Danişmend emir Melik Mehmed Gazi who is buried beside it; it was completed by the Seljuks after his death.[19] The oldest surviving Seljuk place of worship and the oldest Seljuk mosque built in Turkey is the Hunat Hatun Mosque Complex which includes a functioning hamam with separate sections for men and women dating back to 1238.[19]

Near the mosque is the Sahabiye Medresesi, a theological school dating back to 1267 with a portal typical of Seljuk architecture.[19] In Mimar Sinan Park stands the Çifte Medresesi, a pair of Seljuk-era theological schools that eventually served as a hospital for those with psychiatric disorders. They were commissioned by the Seljuk sultan Giyasettin I Keyhüsrev and his sister, Gevher Nesibe Sultan, who is buried inside. The buildings house the Museum of Seljuk Civilisations.[19][21]

The Seljuk Halikılıç Mosque complex has two entrance portals. It dates back to 1249 and was extensively restored three centuries later.[19] The Güpgüpoğlu Mansion which dates back to the early 15th century is a museum with the furnishings it would have had in the late 19th century when it was home to the poet and politician Ahmed Midhad Güpgüpoğlu.[19]

Close to the walls is Kayseri's own Kapalı Çarşı (Turkish: Kapalı Çarşı), a commercial centre. Inside it is the older Vezir Han which was commissioned in the early 18th century Damad İbrahim Paşa who was a grand vizier to Sultan Ahmed III before being assassinated in 1730.[19]

Around Kayseri

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The Kayseri suburb of Talas was the ancestral home of Calouste Gulbenkian, Aristotle Onassis and Elia Kazan. Once ruinous following the expulsion of its Armenian population in 1915 and then of its Greek population in 1923, it was largely reconstructed in the early 21st century. The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Mary, built in 1888, has been converted into the Yaman Dede Mosque.[22] Similarly attractive is the suburb of Germir, home to three 19th-century churches and many fine old stone houses.[23]

Mount Erciyes (Turkish: Erciyes Dağı) looms over Kayseri and serves as a trekking and alpinism centre. During the 2010s an erstwhile small, local ski resort was developed into more of an international attraction with big-name hotels and facilities suitable for all sorts of winter pastimes.[24][25]

The archaeological site of Kanesh-Kültepe, one of the oldest cities in Asia Minor, is 20 km northeast of Kayseri.[26]

Ağırnas, a small town with many lovely old houses, was the birthplace in 1490 of the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, and a house traditionally associated with him is open to the public as a museum. Beneath it there is one of the 'underground cities' so typical of Cappadocia. The restored Church of Saint Procopius dates back to 1857 and serves as a cultural centre.[27]

The small town of Develi also contains some attractive old houses. The 19th-century Armenian Church of Saint Mary has been turned into the Lower Everek Mosque (Turkish: Aşağı Everek Cami).[28]

Economy

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Nearby Mount Erciyes is a popular destination for winter sports.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Kayseri in the city centre.

Kayseri received notable public investments in the 1920s and 1930s. Sümer Fabric Factory and Kayseri Tayyare Fabrikası (English: Kayseri Aeroplane Factory) were set up here in the Republican Era with the help of German and particularly Russian experts. The latter manufactured the first aircraft made in Turkey in the 1940s. After the 1950s, the city suffered from a decrease in the amount of public investment. It was, however, during the same years that Kayseri businessmen and merchants transformed themselves into rural capitalists. Members of Turkish business families such as Sabancı, Has, Dedeman, Hattat, Kurmel, Özyeğin, Karamanlargil and Özilhan started out as small-scale merchants in Kayseri before becoming prominent actors in the Turkish economy. Despite setting up their headquarters in cities such as Istanbul and Adana, they often returned to Kayseri to invest.

Thanks to the economic liberalisation policies introduced in the 1980s, a new wave of merchants and industrialists from Kayseri joined their predecessors. Most of these new industrialists choose Kayseri as a base of their operations. As a consequence of better infrastructure, the city has achieved remarkable industrial growth since 2000, causing it to be described as one of Turkey's Anatolian Tigers.[29]

The pace of growth of the city was so fast that in 2004 the city applied to the Guinness Book of World Records for the most new manufacturing industries started in a single day: 139 factories. Kayseri also has emerged as one of the most successful furniture-making hub in Turkey earned more than a billion dollars in export revenues in 2007. Its environment is regarded as especially favourable for small and medium enterprises.

Kayseri Free Zone established in 1998 now has more than 43 companies with an investment of 140 million dollars. The Zone's main business activities include production, trading, warehouse management, mounting and demounting, assembly-disassembly, merchandising, maintenance and repair, engineering workshops, office and workplace rental, packing-repacking, banking and insurance, leasing, labelling and exhibition facilities. Kayseri FTZ is one of the cheapest land free zones in the world.[30]

A group of social scientists have traced the economic success of Kayseri, a city in central Turkey, to a modernist Islamic outlook referred to as "Islamic Calvinism."[31] This concept is drawn from Max Weber's influential 1905 essay, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, which argued that the "this-worldly asceticism" of Calvinism was the driving force behind the development of modern capitalism. In a similar vein, these scholars suggest that the religious and cultural practices in Kayseri, rooted in a modern interpretation of Islam, fostered values such as hard work, thrift, and entrepreneurial spirit, which contributed to the city's economic growth.[32] In Kayseri, a notable characteristic of the local culture is a form of austerity, which can be observed alongside a strong work ethic. According to an op-ed in The Irish Times, "The city's streets are not crowded with luxury cars, and the homes in its wealthiest neighborhoods are relatively modest compared to European standards. Rather than conspicuous consumption, wealth is often reinvested into the community."[33] Philanthropy plays an important role in the city, aligning with the Islamic emphasis on charity. Kayseri is known for its privately funded institutions, including schools, clinics, sports facilities, and community centers, reflecting a focus on communal support and development.[33]

Transport

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Kayseri Train Station
Kayseray LRT
Erkilet International Airport

The city is served by Erkilet International Airport (ASR) which is a short distance from the centre of Kayseri. It offers several flights a day to Istanbul.

Kayseri is connected to the rest of country by rail services. There are four trains a day to Ankara. To the east there are two train routes, one to Kars and the other to Tatvan at the western end of Lake Van.

As the city is located in central Turkey, road transportation is very efficient. It takes approximately three hours to reach Ankara, the same to the Mediterranean coast and 45 minutes to Cappadocia. A notable ski resort in winter and accessible for trekking in summer, Mt Erciyes is 30 minutes from the city centre.

Within the city transportation largely relies on buses and private vehicles although there is also a light rail transit (LRT) system called Kayseray which runs to the inter-city bus terminal and to Talas.[34]

Sports

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Kadir Has Sports Arena

The city had two professional football teams competing in top-flight Turkish football. Kayserispor and Kayseri Erciyesspor simultaneously play in the Süper Lig, making Kayseri one of only two cities having more than one team in Spor Toto Süper Lig 2013–14 (the other being Istanbul). In 2006 Kayserispor became the only Turkish team to have won the UEFA Intertoto Cup. Kayserispor is the remaining professional team in the city, playing in the top flight as of 2023.

The Erciyes Ski Resort on Mount Erciyes is one of the largest ski resorts in Turkey.

The women's football club Kayseri Gençler Birliği was promoted to the Women's First League for the 2020–21 League season.[35]

Sports venues

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Kadir Has Stadium in Kayseri

Education

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Erciyes University Betül-Ziya Eren Genome and Stem Cell Research Center
Erciyes University Betül-Ziya Eren Genome and Stem Cell Research Center

Kayseri High School (Ottoman Turkish: Kayseri Mekteb-i Sultanisi,[37] lit. the Imperial School of Kayseri), founded in 1893, is one of Turkey's oldest high schools. It has a long history of providing quality education and has played a key role in the region's educational development.[38] Nuh Mehmet Küçükçalık Anadolu Lisesi, established in 1984, offers education in English.[39] TED Kayseri College, founded in 1966, is a private, non-profit school in the Kocasinan district, serving kindergarten through high school.[40] Middle East Technical University Development Foundation Kayseri College follows METU's educational philosophy, offering a comprehensive curriculum.[41] Talas American College, established in 1871, has a rich legacy as an American school and continues to influence the region's education.[42] Although the school is no longer active, its historical contributions to education in Kayseri continue to be remembered.[43]

Kayseri is home to four public universities and one private university. Abdullah Gül University, established in 2010, is the first public university in Turkey with legal provisions for support by a philanthropic foundation dedicated entirely to its work.[44] Erciyes University, founded in 1978, is the city's largest research university. It currently has 13 faculties, six colleges, and seven vocational schools, with over 3,100 staff members and 41,225 students.[45] Nuh Naci Yazgan University, founded in 2009, is the only private university in the region. Kayseri University, established more recently, contributes to the city's academic landscape with a focus on a diverse curriculum. University of Health Sciences Kayseri Medical School also plays a significant role in the city's educational offerings, providing specialized medical training and research opportunities.[46] These institutions collectively contribute to Kayseri's growing reputation as an educational hub.

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  • Döner Kümbet, a 13th-century Seljuk tomb, notable for its octagonal shape and intricate stone carvings.
    Döner Kümbet, a 13th-century Seljuk tomb, notable for its octagonal shape and intricate stone carvings.
  • Kadir Has Stadium, a football stadium in Kayseri.
    Kadir Has Stadium, a football stadium in Kayseri.
  • Kadir Has Stadium, a football stadium in Kayseri.
    Kadir Has Stadium, a football stadium in Kayseri.
  • Kadir Has Stadium, a football stadium in Kayseri.
    Kadir Has Stadium, a football stadium in Kayseri.
  • An interior view of Kadir Has Stadium.
    An interior view of Kadir Has Stadium.
  • Forum Kayseri, a shopping center featuring retail stores, dining options, and entertainment facilities.
    Forum Kayseri, a shopping center featuring retail stores, dining options, and entertainment facilities.
  • A panoramic view of Kayseri.
    A panoramic view of Kayseri.
  • Kayseri Clock Tower, a historic clock tower located in the city center.
    Kayseri Clock Tower, a historic clock tower located in the city center.
  • A historic house in Kayseri, showcasing the region's traditional architecture.
    A historic house in Kayseri, showcasing the region's traditional architecture.
  • Erciyes University, a major research university in Kayseri.
    Erciyes University, a major research university in Kayseri.
  • Hunat Hatun Medresesi, a 13th-century Islamic school and complex.
    Hunat Hatun Medresesi, a 13th-century Islamic school and complex.
  • Statue of an Assyrian Tablet, a replica of an ancient Assyrian tablet displayed in Kayseri.
    Statue of an Assyrian Tablet, a replica of an ancient Assyrian tablet displayed in Kayseri.
  • A historic building in Talas that was originally a Greek church and has been converted into a mosque.
    A historic building in Talas that was originally a Greek church and has been converted into a mosque.
  • Mount Erciyes, a prominent volcanic mountain near Kayseri, known for its ski resort and hiking trails.
    Mount Erciyes, a prominent volcanic mountain near Kayseri, known for its ski resort and hiking trails.
  • Kayseri Ethnography Museum, a museum focuses the region's cultural heritage.
    Kayseri Ethnography Museum, a museum focuses the region's cultural heritage.

Notable people

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Kayseri metropolitan municipality mayors

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Twin towns

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Turkey

Kayseri is twinned with:[48]

See also

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References

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Kayseri is a city in central Turkey and the administrative center of Kayseri Province in the Central Anatolia Region.
The urban area has an estimated population of around 1.2 million residents as of recent demographic projections.
Situated at the base of Mount Erciyes, an extinct volcano rising to 3,917 meters, the city has been inhabited since antiquity, originally known as Mazaka before being renamed Caesarea during the Roman period.
Kayseri serves as a key industrial hub, with prominent sectors including furniture manufacturing, textiles, and food processing, supported by organized industrial zones and a free trade area that attract significant investment.
The city's economy benefits from vocational training in trades like metalworking and upholstery, contributing to its role as one of Turkey's export-oriented manufacturing centers.
Historically, it features Seljuk-era architectural complexes such as medreses and the citadel, underscoring its importance in medieval Anatolian Turkish culture.

Etymology

Name Origins and Historical Evolution

The ancient settlement at the site of modern Kayseri was known as Mazaca (or Mazaka), a name attested in classical sources and associated with its role as the residence of Cappadocian kings during the pre-Roman era. This designation likely dates back to at least the , with possible roots in the , the earliest known Anatolian tongue, reflecting early local Indo-European or pre-Indo-European influences. Under Hellenistic rule, the city was renamed Eusebia (sometimes specified as Eusebia at Argaeus, referencing nearby ) by King Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator (r. 163–130 BCE), honoring his philhellenic epithet and marking a period of Greek cultural integration in . Subsequent Roman oversight led to its redesignation as Caesarea (Greek: Kaisareia), initiated by the last Cappadocian king and Roman client ruler Archelaus (r. 36 BCE–17 CE) shortly after the death of in 14 CE, to commemorate the emperor and align with imperial nomenclature for provincial centers. The name Caesarea endured through the Roman and Byzantine periods, with Arabic sources adapting it as Kaisariyah following the city's brief capture by Muawiyah's forces in 647 CE. The transition to the modern Turkish form Kayseri occurred after the Seljuk Turks under Sultan Alp Arslan conquered the city in 1064 CE, evolving from the Byzantine Greek Kaisareia through phonetic —shifting the initial /k/ sound and simplifying the ending to suit Turkish morphology—while retaining the core reference to "Caesar." This adaptation persisted under Seljuk, Ottoman, and Republican Turkish governance, with minor orthographic standardization to "Kayseri" in the , symbolizing continuity from imperial Roman naming conventions amid successive cultural dominations.

History

Prehistoric and Ancient Periods

The region surrounding modern Kayseri exhibits evidence of dating to the Early , with the nearby site of (ancient Kanesh or Neša) representing one of the earliest urban centers in , occupied from approximately the third millennium BCE. Excavations at have revealed layers from the Early (levels 11–18), indicating it was a regional center with sophisticated networks. By the 20th century BCE, hosted an Assyrian trading colony (kārum), yielding over 20,000 cuneiform tablets documenting commercial activities between Assyrian merchants and local Anatolian populations from circa 2000–1700 BCE. Kültepe served as the first capital of the Hittite kingdom, known as Neša, during the Old Hittite period around 1650 BCE, before the capital shifted to . Artifacts such as bronze vessels and seals from this era attest to Hittite cultural and administrative presence in the area. The site continued to be inhabited through the and into the Roman period, though its prominence waned after the collapse. The ancient city of Mazaca, situated at the core of present-day Kayseri, traces its origins to the , with its name possibly deriving from the , the substrate of early n speech. Incorporated into the Achaemenid Persian Empire in the sixth century BCE, Mazaca became the capital of the Hellenistic following Alexander the Great's conquests around 334 BCE. Under kings like Ariarathes I, it flourished as a political and economic hub in central . In 17 CE, the Roman emperor reorganized as a and renamed Mazaca as Caesarea, honoring his predecessor Caesar ; the city grew into a key administrative center with infrastructure including a uncovered in recent excavations, dating to the Roman imperial period. Roman-era finds, such as mosaics from elite villas and sarcophagi depicting mythological scenes, highlight Caesarea's cultural integration within the empire until the late antique transition.

Medieval Periods: Byzantine to Seljuk Transition

In the Byzantine era, Caesarea (modern Kayseri) functioned as the capital of the Theme of Charsianon, a military-administrative established in the to defend against incursions from the east. This theme encompassed parts of and was centered around fortified positions, with Caesarea serving as a strategic hub due to its location on trade routes and proximity to the . The city's defenses, including walls dating back to Roman times but reinforced during Byzantine rule, underscored its role in containing threats, though it endured periodic raids that strained imperial resources. The brought escalating pressures from nomadic Seljuk Turks migrating westward. In 1067, Sultan Alp Arslan launched a major incursion into Byzantine territory, culminating in the sack of Caesarea, where Seljuk forces devastated the city, including the destruction of its principal cathedral dedicated to Saint Basil. This raid, part of broader campaigns that weakened Byzantine defenses, did not result in immediate permanent occupation but highlighted the vulnerability of Anatolian themes to mobile Turkish horsemen, foreshadowing deeper penetrations. The pivotal shift occurred after the in 1071, where Emperor Romanos IV's defeat by shattered Byzantine control over eastern , enabling unchecked Turkish settlement. Caesarea fell under the influence of the , a Turkmen allied with the Seljuks, by the mid-1070s, transitioning from Christian imperial governance to Muslim Turkish rule. This marked the onset of in , with local populations adapting amid demographic changes driven by migration and conversion. By the late 12th century, the consolidated power, with Sultan recapturing Kayseri from Danishmendid control in 1174, integrating it firmly into Seljuk administration. The city emerged as a regional center under Seljuk patronage, evidenced by early constructions like madrasas and caravanserais, reflecting a stabilization of Turkish dominance following the initial chaotic transition.

Ottoman and Early Modern Era

Kayseri was incorporated into the in 1397 under Sultan , marking the initial Ottoman control over the city previously held by regional powers. Following the Ottoman defeat by at the in 1402, Kayseri was annexed by the Karamanid Turkmens and later fell under Egyptian and Syrian influence in the late 15th century, amid ongoing conflicts including a siege in 1490. The city was decisively recaptured by Ottoman forces in 1515 under Sultan during his eastern campaigns against the Mamluks, solidifying Ottoman dominance in . Thereafter, Kayseri functioned as the seat of a sancak within the of , serving as an administrative and hub in central . The Ottoman administration rebuilt the citadel, enhancing defensive capabilities amid regional instabilities. In the , Kayseri's urban population reflected broader growth patterns, with detailed tahrir defter records indicating thousands of households and a mix of Muslim, Christian, and other communities engaged in , , and crafts. Architectural patronage flourished, exemplified by the Kurşunlu Mosque complex constructed around 1525–1585, attributed to the renowned architect , which included a , medrese, and imaret. The 17th century brought challenges from the , with Kayseri enduring a notable in 1651 by rebel leaders including Kurd Agha and Abaza Pasha, highlighting the disruptions from and fiscal pressures in . Local kadı courts handled legal matters, as documented in şer'iye sicilleri, revealing aspects of social and economic life such as property disputes and trade regulations. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Kayseri experienced relative stability interspersed with imperial reforms; the era introduced modern administrative changes, culminating in the establishment of the city's first municipality in , which managed local governance until the Republican period. Population dynamics shifted with sedentarization of nomadic Turcoman groups and ongoing ethnic coexistence, though detailed 19th-century censuses underscore gradual and economic orientation toward textile production and overland trade routes.

Republican Era and Contemporary Developments

Kayseri played a supportive role in the (1919–1922), with local elections in 1920 endorsing the national campaign led by , reflecting the city's alignment with the Anatolian resistance against occupying forces. Following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey on October 29, 1923, Kayseri was designated a under the 1924 constitution, marking the onset of state-directed modernization efforts. Early Republican industrialization initiatives positioned Kayseri as a key hub, exemplified by the opening of the Kayseri Aircraft Factory in 1926, which produced Turkey's first domestically manufactured aircraft in the 1940s with assistance from German and Russian experts. The Sümerbank Kayseri Textile Factory, constructed in 1935 as Turkey's inaugural state-owned industrial facility, further underscored this focus, designed by Soviet architect Ivan Nikolaev to bolster textile production and economic self-sufficiency. Urban planning advanced with the 1933 Çaylak Plan, the first comprehensive arrangement for the , integrating Western architectural influences and promoting detached housing alongside low-rise apartments in line with Republican reforms. In contemporary times, Kayseri has evolved into a center of and industry, with public investments enhancing , facilities, and qualified development since the Republic's inception. The city's population has surged from approximately 65,000 in 1950 to an estimated 1,037,250 in 2025, driven by industrial expansion and migration. Universities such as Erciyes University and the more recent Abdullah Gül University, established in 2010, have repurposed former industrial sites like the Sümerbank into modern campuses, fostering applied and international higher education. These developments have sustained Kayseri's role in Turkey's , emphasizing sectors while adapting historical industrial legacies to educational and technological needs.

Geography

Topography and Location

Kayseri is situated in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey, approximately 300 kilometers southeast of , on the expansive Central Anatolian Plateau. The city center lies at coordinates 38°44′N 35°29′E, positioning it as an inland hub far from coastal influences. This central facilitates connectivity via major highways and rail lines, integrating Kayseri into Turkey's national transportation network. The urban area occupies a flat plain at an elevation of about 1,050 meters above , characteristic of the plateau's modest with low relief and limited exhumation. To the south rises , a prominent and the highest peak in central at 3,917 meters, whose northern foothills frame the city's southern boundary. The surrounding terrain includes volcanic features such as lava flows, domes, and vents associated with the Erciyes complex, contributing to a landscape of arid steppes interspersed with mountainous elevations. This topography, dominated by the plateau's uniformity and the volcanic , influences local microclimates and supports activities like on Erciyes' northern slopes during winter. The plateau setting, with its continental exposure, underscores Kayseri's role as a geographic anchor in inland .

Climate and Environmental Conditions

Kayseri has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk), featuring hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters influenced by its inland location at approximately 1,050 meters elevation and proximity to Mount Erciyes. The annual average temperature is 10.5 °C, with extremes ranging from lows of -7 °C in winter to highs of 31 °C in summer; temperatures rarely drop below -15 °C or exceed 35 °C. Average annual precipitation measures 387 mm, concentrated in winter and spring, often as snow due to orographic effects from surrounding mountains, while summers remain arid with minimal rainfall. For instance, on February 1, 2025, around 19:15, conditions were very cloudy with a temperature of 9 °C (feels like 6 °C), humidity of 66%, northeast winds at 13 km/h, and possible light precipitation. Air quality in Kayseri faces challenges from industrial emissions, vehicular traffic, and winter heating with solid fuels, resulting in frequent exceedances of PM10 limits, particularly during inversion periods. Water resources rely heavily on and springs managed by KASKİ, but regional scarcity is intensifying due to climate variability, reduced precipitation, and wetland desiccation, such as the 80% drying of Sultan Marsh. Local initiatives include managed aquifer recharge assessments and pollution monitoring to mitigate these pressures amid ongoing industrialization.

Administrative Divisions

Districts and Municipal Governance

Kayseri Province is divided into 16 districts, each governed by a district governor (kaymakam) appointed by the central government and an elected responsible for local services such as neighborhood maintenance and basic These districts include Akkışla, Bünyan, Develi, Felahiye, Hacılar, İncesu, Kocasinan, Melikgazi, Özvatan, Pınarbaşı, Sarıoğlan, Sarız, Talas, Tomarza, Yahyalı, and Yeşilhisar. The districts vary in size and population, with Kocasinan and Melikgazi serving as the central urban cores encompassing the historic city center and major commercial zones. The Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality (Büyükşehir Belediyesi), established in 1989, oversees province-wide services including water supply, public transportation via systems like Kayseray trams, sewerage, and major road networks. Its organizational structure features a general secretariat, legal advisory units, and departments for press, human resources, and support services, coordinated under the mayor. The municipal council, comprising 70 members including the mayor, functions as the decision-making body for metropolitan policies and budgets. Since the 2012 municipal reform, the metropolitan municipality's jurisdiction extends across all 16 districts, integrating suburban and rural areas into coordinated urban planning and development initiatives. District municipalities retain authority over localized matters, but metropolitan oversight ensures unified standards for services like fire protection and environmental management. The current mayor, Dr. Memduh Büyükkılıç, has led the municipality since 2019, focusing on infrastructure expansions and smart city projects. This layered governance model balances centralized efficiency with district-level responsiveness, though it has faced audits noting areas for improved fiscal transparency.

Demographics

Population Dynamics

The population of Kayseri Province reached 1,452,458 as of the 2024 Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) results published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK). This figure marks a 4.7% year-over-year increase from 2023, exceeding the national population growth rate of 0.34‰. Within the province, the urban core—comprising the districts of Melikgazi, Kocasinan, Talas, and Incesu—accounts for approximately 1,210,983 residents, highlighting significant urbanization. Kayseri's demographic expansion traces back to the mid-20th century, when the city's population was around 65,289 in 1950, driven initially by post-World War II natural increase and later by accelerated internal migration. By 2024, the metropolitan area population had surpassed 1,026,000, reflecting an average annual growth rate of about 1.3% in recent years. This trajectory aligns with Turkey's national pattern of rapid urbanization, where rural-to-urban shifts propelled provincial populations in industrializing regions like Central Anatolia. Internal migration has been the dominant driver of Kayseri's population dynamics since the 1960s, positioning the province as a net gainer of inter-regional migrants attracted by manufacturing jobs, furniture production, and export-oriented industries. Net in-migration contributed to regional economic convergence by bolstering labor supply, though it has strained urban infrastructure and housing availability. Natural population increase, influenced by fertility rates above the national average in earlier decades but converging toward replacement levels, plays a secondary role amid Turkey's overall fertility decline to 1.6 births per woman.
YearMetropolitan Area PopulationAnnual Growth Rate (%)
2022997,000-
20231,013,0001.6
20241,026,0001.3
The province's density stands at 85 persons per km², concentrated in central districts like Melikgazi (1,589,989 residents), underscoring uneven spatial distribution and ongoing suburban expansion.

Ethnic, Religious, and Cultural Composition

Kayseri's population is ethnically predominantly Turkish, reflecting the broader demographic patterns of central Anatolia where Turkic settlement and assimilation have dominated since the Seljuk era. A notable minority consists of Circassians, resettled in the region during the Ottoman Empire's 19th-century campaigns in the Caucasus; as of the 1965 census, 3.2% of the province's residents reported Circassian as their first language, with Kayseri hosting one of Turkey's largest concentrations of this group. Historical non-Turkish communities, such as Armenians and Greeks, were substantially reduced by the 1923 Greco-Turkish population exchange and preceding events, leaving negligible traces today. Religiously, the city is overwhelmingly Sunni Muslim, with adherence to Hanafi jurisprudence prevailing among residents and contributing to Kayseri's longstanding reputation as a bastion of orthodox Islamic practice in Turkey. Non-Muslim populations are minimal; a small Protestant community, estimated at 1,500 to 2,000 individuals in 2016, maintains a discreet presence amid broader societal levi Muslims, who form 10-15% of Turkey's national population, appear underrepresented in Kayseri relative to eastern provinces, with no significant localized estimates indicating substantial communities. Culturally, Kayseri embodies a synthesis of religious piety, familial cohesion, and entrepreneurial vigor, often likened to "Islamic Calvinism" for pairing doctrinal austerity with market-oriented discipline. Social norms emphasize traditional gender roles, modesty in dress and behavior, and nationalist sentiments, distinguishing the city from more cosmopolitan Turkish metropolises. This conservative identity fosters a strong emphasis on education, industry, and community solidarity, while culinary traditions—featuring preserved meats like pastırma and stuffed dumplings known as mantı—highlight enduring Central Anatolian influences tied to pastoral and agrarian roots.

Economy

Industrial Growth and Key Sectors

Kayseri's industrial sector expanded significantly following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, with public investments in the early 20th century laying the foundation for manufacturing through state-owned enterprises in textiles, food processing, and machinery. This growth accelerated in the post-1980 liberalization era with the creation of organized industrial zones (OIZs), which provided infrastructure such as utilities and logistics to attract private investment; by the 1990s, Kayseri produced 60% of Turkey's milk processing machinery. The city's three primary OIZs—Mimarsinan, Kayseri, and Incesu—along with the Kayseri Free Zone, host over 1,000 firms, emphasizing export-oriented production and contributing to Turkey's central Anatolian industrial cluster. Key sectors include machinery and metalworking, textiles and apparel, furniture, and food processing, with machinery accounting for a substantial share of output through specialized equipment for dairy and other industries. Furniture manufacturing, exemplified by the origins of major Turkish brands like İstikbal founded in Kayseri in 1957, has positioned the city as a leading exporter within Turkey, supported by firms investing in expanded facilities for household goods. Metal processing companies, such as those producing copper wire and steel products, drive exports to over 40 countries, while recent expansions in appliance production, including cooktops and ovens, reflect ongoing diversification. In 2025, Kayseri's exports reached $2.489 billion for the first eight months, with August alone at $303.8 million despite a 6.34% monthly decline amid global pressures; this underscores the sector's resilience, bolstered by OIZ incentives and proximity to rail and air logistics. These figures represent a key driver of local employment, with manufacturing firms employing tens of thousands in labor-intensive sectors like textiles, though challenges such as reliance on low-skilled labor have occasionally disrupted operations.

Trade, Exports, and Economic Achievements

Kayseri serves as a major export hub in Turkey's Central Anatolia region, with manufacturing driving over 90% of its trade volume. In 2025, monthly exports fluctuated around $300 million USD, with July reaching $324.386 million—a 16.12% rise from June's $279.356 million—and August at $303.826 million, down 6.34% from July. Cumulative exports for the first eight months totaled $2.489 billion, underscoring steady outward orientation despite monthly variances. Primary destinations include Europe and the Middle East, supported by the province's three organized industrial zones that host thousands of firms focused on value-added production. Leading export sectors encompass metal fabrication and furniture manufacturing. Metal products, including copper wire, steel wire, springs, and ropes, constitute a significant share, leveraging local raw material processing for international competitiveness. The furniture industry, specializing in wooden home and office items, has established Kayseri as Turkey's premier production center, with exports historically exceeding $1 billion annually in peak years and continuing to bolster trade balances through technological upgrades and design innovation. Textiles, machinery components, and ceramics also feature prominently, reflecting diversified industrial capabilities. Kayseri ranks as Turkey's seventh-largest industrial economy, with achievements including third-place national standing in design registrations and multiple firms in the top 500 industrial enterprises list. Export growth stems from private-sector expansion since the 1950s, including small industrial sites evolving into modern zones, fostering resilience amid global fluctuations. These developments have elevated the province's role in national trade, contributing to Turkey's overall manufacturing exports through efficient supply chains and labor-intensive operations.

Challenges, Criticisms, and Policy Impacts

Kayseri's rapid industrialization has led to significant air pollution challenges, particularly in organized industrial zones where manufacturing activities contribute to elevated levels of particulate matter (PM10) and atmospheric metals from sources like traffic, energy production, and waste management. Studies indicate that industrial emissions exacerbate poor air quality, posing health risks to residents and straining urban environmental management. High inflation and soaring costs for energy, food, and raw materials have intensified economic pressures on Kayseri's businesses and households, with local families reporting diminished purchasing power amid Turkey's broader currency depreciation and price volatility as of 2023. This vulnerability stems from the city's export-oriented sectors, such as furniture and textiles, which face global and domestic input cost hikes, contributing to business closures and reduced competitiveness. Unemployment remains a persistent issue, with empirical analysis from 2002-2010 data showing correlations between higher joblessness, lower incomes, and increased crime rates in Kayseri, underscoring social costs of economic dislocation in industrial areas. Regional disparities in labor force participation amplify these effects, as unskilled workers struggle amid sector-specific demands for vocational training. Criticisms of Kayseri's development model highlight an overemphasis on unchecked industrial expansion via government-backed organized zones, which boosted manufacturing output but neglected environmental regulations, leading to habitat degradation and ecosystem strain without corresponding sustainability measures. Economic policies favoring low-cost production have also fueled income inequality, with wage stagnation and tax structures disproportionately benefiting larger firms over small enterprises and workers. Policy impacts include mixed outcomes from place-based industrial incentives, which enhanced productivity in select firms—such as a 52% production increase for 65 businesses via efficiency programs—but failed to broadly mitigate regional inequality due to spillovers diluted by migration and trade dynamics. Nationally driven heterodox monetary approaches have worsened local inflationary pressures, eroding real wages and prompting social unrest, including 2024 violence in Kayseri linked to economic hardship and refugee influxes straining resources.

Infrastructure and Transportation

Road, Rail, and Air Networks

Kayseri is integrated into Turkey's national road network via state highways D.260 and D.300, facilitating connections to key regional centers. The D.300 extends eastward through Malatya and westward toward Konya and Aksaray, while the D.260 links northward. Driving distance to Ankara is approximately 317 kilometers, typically requiring about 4 hours under normal conditions. The General Directorate of Highways maintains these routes as part of the 6th Regional Directorate's oversight, which covers Kayseri Province and surrounding areas. The city's rail infrastructure centers on Kayseri Railway Station, a major intercity hub operated by TCDD Taşımacılık, offering conventional services to destinations like (320 km, approximately 3.5 hours at speeds up to 140 km/h) and connections to expresses such as the Eastern Express. The Ankara-Kayseri line has been fully electrified, enhancing efficiency. Construction of the 142-kilometer Yerköy-Kayseri high-speed rail segment, designed for 250 km/h operations, commenced in 2022 with projected completion by 2026, aiming to shorten Ankara-Kayseri journeys to under 2 hours. Erkilet International Airport (ASR/LTAU), located 5 kilometers northeast of the city center, functions as a dual-use public and military facility under the State Airports Administration (DHMİ) and Turkish Air Force. It primarily handles domestic flights, with the busiest route to Istanbul (IST) featuring over 50 weekly departures, comprising about 37% of total operations. The airport processed around 1,769 flights in a recent 30-day period, reflecting steady traffic as a Central Anatolian hub. A modern terminal supports passenger needs, including coordinated shuttle buses to urban areas.

Urban Planning and Recent Developments

Kayseri's urban planning has emphasized a balance between preserving historical cores, such as the citadel-centered layout, and accommodating industrial-driven growth through master plans that incorporate modern zoning and infrastructure. The 1945 Oelsner-Aru City Plan marked an early post-Republican effort to modernize the city as a prototypical Anatolian hub, introducing principles of contemporary urbanism including radial road networks and expanded residential zones. Subsequent amendments to the provincial master plan from 2006 to 2016, totaling numerous revisions by subject, have influenced urban dynamics by allowing flexible expansions but also contributing to deviations from original intentions, often prioritizing short-term development over long-term cohesion. Today, planning integrates resilience against seismic risks and climate factors, with studies highlighting urban regeneration as a tool to enhance adaptability in vulnerable neighborhoods. Recent developments focus on transformation projects in central districts to address aging infrastructure and population pressures. The Sahabiye Neighborhood Urban Transformation Project, ongoing as of recent assessments, targets a central area adjacent to the historic castle, replacing informal structures with mid-rise residential and commercial buildings while preserving cultural landmarks through participatory design. Similarly, the 2025 Battalgazi Neighborhood initiative in Melikgazi district includes second-stage demolitions, pedestrian pathways, and parking facilities to improve density and accessibility, funded by municipal budgets amid Turkey's nationwide urban renewal push. These efforts align with broader strategies like the Smart City Kayseri program, involving Abdullah Gül University collaborations for data-driven sustainability, including expanded green spaces and renewal in historical zones such as Kiçiköy, evaluated against New Urbanism criteria for walkability and mixed-use integration. Sustainability initiatives underpin recent planning, with Mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç announcing in September 2024 a 21 MW wind power plant and 1.8 MW rooftop solar array to support urban energy needs, complementing geothermal applications in districts like Kocasinan for efficient district heating and agriculture-linked greenhouses operational by 2026. Housing evolution reflects these trends, with layered urban expansions from traditional courtyard homes to high-density apartments driven by migration and industry, though critiques note tensions between rapid amendments and coherent spatial order. Overall, Kayseri's approach privileges incremental, government-led interventions over decentralized sprawl, positioning it as a model for managed growth in inland Turkey.

Cultural and Historical Sites

Monuments and Attractions in the City

The Kayseri Citadel, with its monumental black-basalt walls first erected under Roman Emperor in the 3rd century AD and rebuilt by Byzantine Emperor in the 6th century, served as a key defensive structure and was reinforced during the Seljuk period with inscriptions dating to 1224. Today, the restored citadel from 2008 houses the Kayseri Archaeology Museum, displaying artifacts from Hittite, Roman, and Byzantine eras, including a Hittite fruit cup and the Hercules Sarcophagus from 150-160 AD. Prominent Seljuk-era monuments include the Hunat Hatun Complex, constructed around 1249, featuring a mosque, madrasa, bathhouse, and tomb commissioned by Mahperi Hunat Hatun, wife of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I, exemplifying functional Seljuk design with intricate stonework. The Çifte Medrese (Gevher Nesibe Medrese), built between 1205 and 1206 by Sultan Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw I in honor of his sister Gevher Nesibe, functioned as one of Anatolia's earliest medical schools and hospitals before becoming a museum focused on medical history. Nearby, the Ulu Camii, initiated in 1135 by Danishmend emir Melik Mehmet Gazi and completed in 1205 under Seljuk patronage, showcases early Turkish basilican architecture with a central dome and mihrab bay. The Sahabiye Medresesi, erected in 1267 by Seljuk vizier Sahip Ata Fahreddin Ali during the reign of Sultan Kaykhusraw III, features a richly decorated portal and courtyard typical of Seljuk madrasas, highlighting the era's emphasis on theological education. These structures, concentrated in the city center, attract visitors for their architectural preservation and historical role in Seljuk cultural and scientific advancements, though some restorations prioritize tourism over original authenticity.

Sites in Surrounding Regions

![Mount Erciyes](./assets/Mount_Erciyes_ArgaeusArgaeus Kültepe, an archaeological site 20 kilometers northeast of Kayseri at the base of Mount Erciyes, represents one of the earliest urban settlements in Anatolia, dating to the Early Bronze Age around 3000 BCE. Known anciently as Kanesh or Neša, it served as a key Assyrian trading colony (kārum) from circa 2000 BCE, with excavations yielding over 23,000 cuneiform tablets that document commercial activities, legal contracts, and daily life in the Old Assyrian period. The site includes a citadel mound and surrounding merchant quarters, highlighting early intercultural exchange between Mesopotamian and Anatolian civilizations. Mount Erciyes, rising 3,917 meters above sea level approximately 30 kilometers south of Kayseri, dominates the regional landscape and has been a focal point for human activity since antiquity, revered in Hittite texts as Argaeus. The mountain supports the Erciyes Ski Resort, operational since 2012 with 17 ski runs and a capacity for 10,000 skiers daily, attracting visitors for winter sports and summer trekking amid volcanic terrain. Its proximity to the city, reachable within an hour by road, makes it a primary natural attraction in the province. Soğanlı Valley, situated in the Yeşilhisar district about 90 kilometers southeast of Kayseri, features over 20 rock-cut churches and monasteries carved into tuff formations from the 10th to 13th centuries, adorned with well-preserved Byzantine frescoes depicting biblical scenes. This site exemplifies Cappadocian troglodyte architecture, with structures like the Karabaş and Saklı churches showcasing Orthodox Christian art resistant to iconoclasm. The valley's seclusion preserved these monuments, offering insights into medieval religious practices in central Anatolia. Additional sites include the Koramaz Valley, known for its Hellenistic and Roman rock tombs and reliefs, and the Imamkullu Relief, a Hittite-era rock carving depicting a procession of deities from the 13th century BCE, located near the town of Akkışla. These lesser-visited areas underscore the province's layered archaeological heritage spanning Hittite, Roman, and Byzantine eras.

Education and Research

Universities and Academic Institutions

Erciyes University, the largest higher education institution in Kayseri, was established in 1978 initially as Kayseri University and renamed in 1982; it encompasses 18 faculties, 2 vocational schools, and multiple research centers, serving as one of Turkey's top 10 state universities. As of 2024, it enrolls approximately 54,800 students, including over 3,600 international students from various countries, with strengths in medicine—stemming from its Gevher Nesibe Faculty of Medicine founded in 1968—and engineering disciplines. Abdullah Gül University, a public foundation-supported institution founded in 2010 and admitting its first students in the 2013–2014 academic year, emphasizes engineering, sciences, and interdisciplinary programs across 12 undergraduate and 11 graduate offerings. It maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio of about 6:1 and enrolls roughly 2,500 students, including around 220 international ones, fostering research in areas like physics and materials science on its Sümer Campus. Kayseri University, established in 2018 through the separation of units from Erciyes University, operates four faculties, one graduate institute, and 11 vocational schools, with a focus on applied sciences, health, and business programs. It serves approximately 14,600 students, including 150 international enrollees from 23 countries, and prioritizes vocational training aligned with Kayseri's industrial economy. Private institutions, such as Nuh Naci Yazgan University founded in 2009, supplement the public sector by offering programs in health sciences, engineering, and economics, though with smaller enrollments and a regional focus. Collectively, these universities support Kayseri's workforce development, with Erciyes leading in research output and technology transfer initiatives.

Innovation, Research Centers, and Workforce Development

Erciyes University, a major public research institution in Kayseri, hosts over 30 specialized research centers focused on fields such as agriculture, health applications, technology, and social sciences, including the Application and Research Center of Kayseri (KAYHAM) and the Technology Research and Application Center. These centers facilitate collaborative R&D projects with regional industries, contributing to advancements in biotechnology, materials science, and environmental engineering, often in partnership with Erciyes Technopark. Abdullah Gül University complements this ecosystem with dedicated research in biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and biotechnology, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications for industrial innovation. Erciyes Technopark serves as Kayseri's primary hub for technological innovation, hosting more than 260 R&D-focused companies and supporting 362 active projects as of recent evaluations, with over 1,400 qualified personnel engaged in technology transfer and commercialization. The park, established to bolster regional SMEs through EU-funded institution-building initiatives, ranks among Turkey's top performers in technopark efficiency and has facilitated defense industry technologies via university-industry workshops. Industrial R&D efforts include Kayseri Sugar's pioneering center in the Turkish sugar sector, which conducts multidisciplinary projects on process optimization and sustainable production. Additionally, the Kayseri Organized Industrial Zone's Industrial Design Center promotes product innovation by providing design support to local manufacturers. Workforce development in Kayseri aligns with industrial demands through vocational training programs at institutions like Kayseri University, which operates 11 vocational schools emphasizing practical skills in sectors such as information technology and manufacturing. Initiatives like the Promotion of Youth Employment Project target high-tech skill gaps by enhancing practical training for a skilled labor pool, addressing needs in emerging technologies. Sector-specific programs, including soldering and digital transformation training at model factories, prepare workers for productivity gains, with collaborations between vocational schools and entities like İŞKUR providing hands-on preparation for employment. The IQVET program further improves vocational education quality by updating curricula to match industry requirements in technical fields.

Sports and Recreation

Professional Teams and Competitions

Kayserispor, founded on July 1, 1966, through the merger of several local amateur clubs including Erciyes Gençlik and Sanayispor, is the primary professional sports club in Kayseri and competes in the Süper Lig, Turkey's premier football league. The club has achieved notable success, including winning the Turkish Cup in 2008 by defeating Fenerbahçe 1-0 in the final and securing the 2006 UEFA Intertoto Cup as joint champions. Kayserispor has also claimed the Turkish second-tier championship four times and participated in European competitions such as the UEFA Europa League. As of the 2025-2026 season, the team holds a mid-table position in the Süper Lig with a historical record reflecting consistent top-flight presence since promotion in 2005. In basketball, Melikgazi Kayseri Basketbol represents the city in the Turkish Women's Basketball Super League, a professional competition established in 2015 as the top tier for women's clubs. The team, known for its red, yellow, and green colors, maintains an active roster of professional players and competes annually in league matches and playoffs. Other sports like volleyball feature Kayseri-based clubs such as Kayseri Voleybol in lower divisions like the Erkekler 2. Ligi, but lack top-tier professional status. Kayseri's professional sports landscape remains dominated by football, with Kayserispor drawing significant local support and serving as the city's flagship in national competitions.

Venues and Community Sports

The Kadir Has Stadium, inaugurated on March 8, 2009, functions as Kayseri's principal venue for association football and major athletic competitions, accommodating up to 32,864 spectators in a fully covered, all-seated configuration. This UEFA-compliant facility incorporates auxiliary features such as dining outlets and premium seating zones, enhancing accessibility for community-hosted events beyond professional matches. Complementing the stadium, the Kadir Has Congress and Sports Center, established in 2008, spans 30,000 square meters and supports indoor disciplines including basketball, volleyball, and wrestling, with a primary arena capacity of 7,200. Managed by municipal authorities, it hosts diverse gatherings from athletic tournaments to public assemblies, featuring modular spaces like smaller halls for 200 to 300 participants. Public infrastructure extends to the Open Courts Sports Complex, encompassing nine tennis courts, three multi-use basketball-volleyball courts, three mini-football pitches, and ancillary buildings for changing and spectator areas within a broader recreational park framework. The Anadolu Harikalar Diyarı Ice Skating Rink, situated in a municipal theme park, facilitates recreational and instructional ice skating sessions. Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Sports Activities Inc. maintains an array of accessible venues, such as sports halls, fitness gyms, and swimming pools, distributed across districts to promote resident participation. Community engagement thrives via organizations like Akademi, delivering structured training in gymnastics, volleyball, and basketball tailored to varied age groups. Local parks contribute informal venues, with Flamingo Parkı providing basketball and football fields alongside play zones, and Barış Manço Parkı offering similar courts integrated with walking trails. These elements collectively foster grassroots athleticism, emphasizing municipal investment in equitable access to physical activity.

Politics and Society

Political History and Leanings

Kayseri's political history reflects its position as a central Anatolian hub during key transitions in Turkish statehood. During the Ottoman era, the city participated in parliamentary elections, such as those for the Fifth Ottoman Parliament in 1912, as documented in contemporary local press like the Erciyes newspaper. In the lead-up to the Republic's formation, Kayseri strongly backed the independence movement; local elections on March 23, 1920, produced representatives aligned with Mustafa Kemal's Committee of Representation amid the Turkish War of Independence. Following the introduction of multi-party democracy in 1950, Kayseri aligned with conservative forces, supporting the Democrat Party's national victory that year, which emphasized rural and religious constituencies against the secular Republican People's Party (CHP). This pattern continued, exemplified by state intervention in 1960 to block CHP leader İsmet İnönü from campaigning in the city, underscoring local resistance to Kemalist opposition amid rising tensions before the military coup. In modern times, Kayseri exhibits pronounced conservative leanings, blending Islamic piety, nationalism, and economic liberalism, often termed "Islamic Calvinism" for its disciplined, faith-driven entrepreneurship. The city has been a stronghold for the Justice and Development Party (AKP), dubbed its "Mecca" due to native son Abdullah Gül's presidency and consistent electoral dominance; in the March 31, 2024, local elections, the AKP secured the metropolitan mayoralty with substantial voter turnout exceeding 77%. Parliamentary representation from the district similarly favors AKP alliances, reflecting approval of policies promoting industrial growth in this export-oriented province. Such support arises from the populace's Sunni devoutness and gains from AKP-era liberalization, despite national economic strains.

Social Dynamics, Controversies, and Community Issues

Kayseri exhibits strong conservative social dynamics characterized by adherence to traditional Islamic values, emphasizing family cohesion, hard work, and thriftiness, often likened to a . The city's residents, predominantly Sunni Muslims, prioritize extended family structures and community solidarity, contributing to relatively low crime rates compared to larger Turkish metropolises; for instance, Kayseri's urban crime dispersion has shown controlled increases despite population growth, with no widespread reports of gang violence or drug epidemics as seen in coastal cities. This cultural framework fosters social capital through norms of trust and reciprocity, supporting economic vitality without significant erosion from individualism. A major controversy erupted on June 30, 2024, when allegations surfaced of a Syrian refugee sexually assaulting a young girl in , igniting violent anti-refugee protests that targeted Syrian-owned shops, vehicles, and homes. Crowds burned cars, looted businesses, and assaulted individuals, prompting police intervention and the detention of over 470 people across and subsequent cities like Hatay. The unrest, amplified by social media rumors, reflected accumulated frustrations over refugee integration, including perceptions of elevated petty crime and economic competition from Turkey's hosting of approximately 3.6 million nationwide. By August 2024, thousands of had fled amid ongoing threats, exacerbating community divisions. Community issues in Kayseri center on the challenges of assimilating Syrian refugees into a homogeneous, conservative fabric, where cultural differences—such as language barriers and differing social norms—have fueled resentment, particularly in working-class neighborhoods. Local sentiment attributes sporadic rises in harassment and property crimes to refugee influxes, though official data links broader urban crime upticks to migration pressures rather than inherent traits. Tensions are compounded by economic strains, with refugees competing for low-skill jobs in Kayseri's industrial sector, yet municipal efforts at mediation have yielded limited success in bridging divides. No systemic issues like widespread honor-based violence or ethnic minority discrimination beyond the refugee context are prominently documented, underscoring Kayseri's relative social stability.

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