Amasya City Center
Amasya is the central city of Amasya province. As of 2020, Amasya has a population of 147,266.
It is located in the Central Black Sea Region. It is one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia. It has been the center of various civilizations starting from the Hittites. The oldest known name of the city, as it is said, is Amasya, which has remained unchanged until today. The name Amesseia - Amacia - Amaccia is read in old records and finds. It is possible to see the name of Amasya on the silver and bronze coins used in trade during the Persian, Pontos and Roman Empire periods.
