Palu
Palu is a district of Elazığ.
Palu
Palu is a district of Elazığ.
Palu (Armenian: Բալու; Zazaki: Palî; Kurdish: Palo) is a town of Elazığ Province of Turkey. It is the seat of Palu District. The current mayor is Muhammet Septioğlu (YRP). Its population is 9,602 (2021). Inhabited since ancient times, Palu was the capital of the classical Armenian region of Balabitene and then, much later, of the Kurdish Emirate of Palu. In the early 20th century, Palu was relocated from its old location to the current site.
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Elazığ
Elazığ is a city of the upper Euphrates, with Harput's old quarter looking over the plain. The Keban Dam has reshaped the landscape, while vineyards, music and a strong regional cuisine give the province its character.
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