History & Memory
Discover the story of Babik and its villages through old photographs, documents and oral history.
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One region, five villages, a shared story
Babik
Five Villages, One Heritage
A landscape at the foothills of the Taurus, alive with fertile land, deep-rooted history and its people.
Explore the Region“This land is not just a village; it is a memory.”
Five Villages, One Heritage
Five villages bound together by the same mountains, the same waters and the same culture, sharing one story.
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Babik
Its history, people and natural beauty.
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Taşmış
Its mountains, waters and produce.
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Belen (Mehrap)
Its traditions and village life.
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Örnek (Şimil)
Its culture, people and fertile land.
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Karakaya
Its nature, history and unique views.
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Welcome to Babik and its villages
This site brings together the shared memory of Babik and four neighbouring villages. We record their past, traditions, land and people through old photographs, documents and personal accounts. You can add to this memory with a photo, a recollection or a story of your own.
People’s Stories
All Interviews“The memory of our village lives in the stories of its people.”
- Apricot SeasonComing soon
- Leaving and Coming HomeComing soon
Our Weddings and TraditionsComing soon
August2026Last Saturday & Sunday
Latest Announcements
All News- 12JunBabik Festival Date Announced
The festival will take place on the last weekend of August.
- 5JunVolunteer Applications Open
Anyone who wants to help at the festival can apply.
- 28MayRegistration Opens for the Local Produce Market
Local producers can apply for a stall.
Map of the Region
View the MapSee the five villages, the roads that connect them and the places that matter.
Land & Livelihood
From apricot orchards to tobacco fields, the richness of this soil is both the livelihood and the identity of our villages.
The Region in Photos
Mountains, valleys, orchards and historic buildings of Malatya.
