Araban

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Script error: No such module "For". Template:Infobox Turkey place Araban (Template:Langx)[1] is a municipality and district of Gaziantep Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 592 km2,[3] and its population is 32,933 (2022).[4] The district was established in 1957.[5]

History

The city was historically known as Raban. In October/November 958, the Byzantine Empire led by John Tzimiskes and Basil Lekapenos managed to defeat Sayf al-Dawla of the Hamdanids at the Battle of Raban.

Raban was ruled by the Armenian ruler Kogh Vasil, following the First Crusade in 1097. It was captured by Mesud I in April 1150, before it was burned by the Mongols in the 13th century.[6] In 1268, King Hethum I had to surrendered several fortresses including Raban to Baibars,Template:Sfn who had imprisoned Hethum's son, Leo, following the Battle of Mari.

Composition

There are 49 neighbourhoods in Araban District:[7]

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See also

References

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  2. Büyükşehir İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
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  7. Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.

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Sources

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External links

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