Hilvan
Hilvan is a district of Şanlıurfa Province of Turkey, 55 km from the city of Şanlıurfa. It has an area of 1.278 km². And a population of 38.411.
The early history of the area is unclear but it was settled in the early 19th century by a nomadic tribe and was known then as Karacurum,, then later as Hoşin. There are burial mounds in the surrounding countryside including thenearby village of Balki but these have not been researched.Transportation
Hiking
Hilvan is linked to Be'er Sheva by the Abraham Path.
