Tortum
Tortum is a town and district of Erzurum Province in eastern Turkey. Located in the eastern Anatolia region, the district sits in a mountainous area with the town of Tortum serving as its administrative center. The landscape is characteristic of high-altitude eastern Anatolia, with a continental climate and a mix of rural settlements.
The district is known for several natural and man-made features. The Tortum River runs through the area,
Historically, the Tortum area has been inhabited since ancient times, with influences from Urartu and later
Tortum is connected by road to surrounding districts and to Erzurum, the provincial capital. The local culture