Kelkit River Valley
The Upper Kelkit Valley basin, where Akıncılar district lies, is in the interior of the Eastern Black Sea Region, at the southern foothills of the Giresun Mountains.
View on map6 places to visit in the Akıncılar district of Sivas: Kelkit River Valley, Akıncılar Plateaus and Erence Village Castle Ruins. Plan your trip to Akıncılar with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Geographical Location and Population
Akıncılar is a district of Sivas province. It borders Suşehri to the west, the Şebinkarahisar district of Giresun to the north, Gölova to the east, and İmranlı and the Erzincan districts of Refahiye to the south. The district covers 432 km² and has an average elevation of 1,062 metres above sea level. After Doğanşar and Gölova, it is the third least populated district of Sivas.
History
In the 13th century, after the region came under the Anatolian Seljuk State, it was ruled in turn by the Ilkhanids, the Eretna Principality, the Kadı Burhâneddin State and the Ottomans. In the Ottoman period, the settlement known as Ezbider until 1963 was renamed Akıncılar in 1963, and in 1990 it gained district status.
Culture and Arts
Akıncılar is under the influence of Black Sea culture. The kemençe and davul-zurna are an important part of the regional culture. Among the region’s local dances are the Düz Horon, Dik Horon, Alaşağı, 3 Ayak Horonu, 5 Ayak, Sallama, Diz Kırma and Sıksara Horons.
History and Culture
Until 1933, Akıncılar was a village attached to the Şebinkarahisar district of Giresun. The district’s culture is under the influence of the Black Sea, and the kemençe and davul-zurna are seen together. Ali Şahin, a kemençe player and one of the former TRT artists, is from the district.
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