Sürmene
Sürmene is a district of Trabzon.
Sürmene
Sürmene is a district of Trabzon.
Sürmene (Turkish: [syɾˈmene]; Greek: Σούρμενα, Sourmena; Ottoman Turkish: ﺳﻮرﻣﻨﻪ, romanized as Sürmena[/e]) is a municipality and district of Trabzon Province, Turkey. Its area is 166 km2, and its population is 25,281 (2026). In ancient times the town of Hyssus or Hyssos (Ancient Greek: Υσσός) was nearby. The mayor is Hüseyin Azizoğlu (AK Parti). Sürmene (Humurgan) is situated some 40 km (25 mi) east of Trabzon. Known in antiquity also as Susarmia or Augustopolis, it lies on the River Kora (Manahoz Deresi) and is best known as the place where Xenophon and his Ten Thousand fell sick after eating wild honey, an event which was confirmed by the local people.
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Trabzon
Trabzon is the largest city of the eastern Black Sea, with a dramatic coast and mountains behind it. Sümela Monastery, Uzungöl and the high plateaus are the classic excursions, while hamsi and kuymak are the local tastes.
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