The city is well known for its cultivation of pistachio nuts, as well as its vast olive groves and vineyards, making it a key industrial and economic center of the country.
The original settlement, called Aintap, is situated 12 kilometers north of the modern city on the hills of Nizip. From the Paleolithic age onwards, it has been continuously occupied by the Assyrians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Abbasids, and Seljuk Turks.
With the growth of the Ottoman Empire, the city experienced an era of development, with several mosques, inns, baths, and medresse being constructed during this period.
Throughout its history, the city has gone by various names such as Ayıntap, Antep, Kala-i Füsus and Hantap, and has developed into a premier destination.
Moreover, Gaziantep is an important province with its thriving industry and trade, setting an example for the region.
