The history of Adana province to the early ages (m.He. 3000) years it lies at. As a mansion on the banks of Adana's Seyhan River, it is presumed to have been established. The oldest written records of Adana for the first time, the most established in Anatolia it is found in the Cava inscriptions of the Hittites, which are one of their civilizations. Uru Adania from Adana and its surroundings in an inscription in these tribes It is mentioned as (Adana Town). Locality M.He. the name Danuna to the living tribes it is available in the records where it is issued. According to a legend, the sky god Uranus has two names Adanus and Sarus. his son came to the vicinity of Adana fighting, adanus named after himself he gave it to the city they built. The Seyhan River is also named after Sarus
Hittite-influenced Phoenicians, the name of the gods of Agriculture and plants Adonis of olan as a name for Adana because of its fertile land uncovered. M.S. 7th ed. y.y.with the arrival of Islamic armies in the region from Arab historians say the name Adana is the grandson of Yasef, one of the ancient prophets They probably came up with the idea that it came from ezene. When the Turks crossed the Taurus Mountains and went south, they named it Çukurova. Cukurova in history its name is Cilicia. Cilicia was named after its lime deposits. From the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh to be explained by numerous events in numerous sources the name of the working region followed a very colorful development. The names used for Adana cause confusion In 1878, an edict was issued during the Ottoman period it was decided that his name should be written as Adana.
Information about the first ages in the history of Adana is scarce. Archaeological excavations according to the information obtained at least ten different civilizations in the region and again the most ruled by various political organizations such as less than eighteen states, principalities, Kingdoms it is documented that it lasted. This is due to the location of the region and of course, it is that he has riches.
Ad Under The Sovereignty Of Adana Region Holders:
- Kingdom Of Luvi (M.He.1900), Kingdom Of Arzava (M.He.1500), Hittite
- Kingdom (M.He.1900-1200), Kingdom Of Kue (1190-713), Kingdom Of Assyria
- (M.He.713-663), Kingdom Of Cilicia (M.He.663-612), Persian Satrap
- (M.He.612-333), Hellenistic Period(M.He.333-323), Seleucids
- (M.He.312-133), The Pirates Era (M.He.178-112), Period Of The Romans
- (M.He.112-M.S.395).
- M.He. 1st.Y.It was connected to the Roman Empire by Pampe in Y. The Roman Empire
- M.S.When it was divided into two in 395, Çukurova fell to the share of Eastern Rome(Byzantium).
- M.S.In 638, during the time of the Umayyads, Çukurova was conquered, Abbasid period here
- it had been inhabited.
- M.S.In 1083, Çukurova joined the Anadolu Selcuklu State. During the Crusades After a while, Çukurova was taken by the Seljuks of Konya.
After 1840, due to disturbances in the central administration and heavy taxes, the tribal Center he has led rebellions against the administration. This situation lasted until 1865. After all, the tribal chieftains of the Principality were sent to other places with the title, and groups of nomadic states were forcibly settled. 1867 Administrative Organization was established in Adana province.
XIX. the tense and unsettled political environment in the century also affected Adana.
XX. major changes started in the Ottoman Empire in the century. One thousand nine hundred eight in Adana with the efforts of the Armenian, Hinchak and Dashnak committees. there was a massive raid and escape. European states with the Armenian revolt the ground was prepared by their involvement. While all this is going on, I ... The world the War (1914-1918) was entered into and the Armistice of Mondros on 30 October 1918 has been signed. Following the treaty, the French occupation of Adana on 24 December 1918 it has been the scene of Armenian terror. Armenians with support from French, Turkish have inflicted great torment on his people. A section of the people of Adana armed to the mountains it was filmed, and part of it started gang warfare in the city.
Mustafa Kemal went to Samsun in 1919 and attended the Sivas Congress (4-September 11, 1919) called for unity in accordance with the decisions taken. Çukurova local forces obeyed Mustafa Kemal's call National Liberation Front, founded in Pozantı He has enjoyed considerable success on the frontline. The French invaded he couldn't stay on the ground much longer. March 7 March 1920 De Kadirli, March 31 October June 18, 1920, Karaisalı, June 2, 1920, Kozan, October 18, 1920, Saimbeyli was liberated from the occupation.
Agreement with the French in Ankara (20 October 1921) as a result of the successes gained on the southern front has been signed. This is the first political success of the Turks. The enemies evacuated Adana on January 4, 1922. Five On the morning of January 1922, the Turkish flag was drawn between the Mosque of Ili and the Great Clock Tower and this date was saved. it is celebrated as the day.
Adana was made a province in 1867. Adana municipality was established in 1871. Boundaries it covers a narrow area encompassing the present-day Tepebağ neighborhood.
Adana Municipality Metropolitan Municipality by law No. 3306 issued on 5 June 1986 it has been granted status. Two separate districts named Seyhan and Yüreğir have been established.