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Araban

Araban () is a municipality and district of Gaziantep Province, Turkey. Its area is 592&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, and its population is 32,933 (2022). The district was established in 1957.

History

The city was historically known as Raban. In October/November 958, the Byzantine Empire led by John Tzimiskes and Basil Lekapenos managed to defeat Sayf al-Dawla of the Hamdanids at the Battle of Raban.

Raban was ruled by the Armenian ruler Kogh Vasil, following the First Crusade in 1097. It was captured by Mesud I in April 1150, before it was burned by the Mongols in the 13th century. In 1268, King Hethum I had to surrendered several fortresses including Raban to Baibars, who had imprisoned Hethum's son, Leo, following the Battle of Mari.

Composition

There are 49 neighbourhoods in Araban District:

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