I was pleasantly surprised by Elazığ, a spacious city where I felt life is generally good. A busy inner city gave it a big city feel, and yet within a short distance one can stroll through much quieter neighbourhoods. The city seems to be growing, and I am afraid many of the old houses that I show will be gone within a couple of years. I tried visiting the renowned archaeological museum, but found it closed for restoration. I think I will return sometime to give it another try. In a separate gallery I will soon show pictures from the nearby (a short bus ride) Harput, where the ancient fortress faces a number of fine old mosques.

I promised to put some order in the pictures, but instead I seem to have forgotten and add now - much later - fresh pictures I took in September 2007. They'll be at the end of the gallery, until I indeed sort things out.