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Adiyaman, one of the oldest settlements in history, from the Commagene kingdom to the Ottoman era, is also located in this city the Nimrud Sculptures, which were included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO and accepted as the eighth wonder of the world. One of the oldest settlements not only in the region but also in the world. Primitive tools (axes, arrows, and flint) found in archaeological excavations show that settlement in the area dates back 40,000 years. It is known as one of the constantly growing cities in Southeast Anatolia. Job opportunities in the city significantly exceed the population. The fact that Turkeys richest oil deposits are here makes the city an important place in terms of industry and trade, 60% of the crude oil extracted in Turkey is obtained from Adiyaman wells, natural gas is among the citys main resources, and it should also be noted that Adiyaman is a rich province With mineral resources, coal, cement, marble, manganese and copper mines have an important place in the citys economy.
