It comes from the mythology that it was founded by Adanus, the son of Kronus (God of Air). Due to its location at the heart of this fertile centre, Adana has been an important city for many civilisations over the centuries, dating back to the Hittites and the Hittite Empire. The precious Seyhan River is crossed by the ancient Stone Bridge, built by Hadrian and later repaired by Justinian. It is worth noting that building a 300 metre long stone bridge in Roman times was a real achievement.
Mediterranean Sea, an intercontinental sea that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to Asia in the east and separates Europe from Africa. It is often referred to as the cradle of Western civilisation
Adana is the oldest city name still in use. The name Adana, which is mentioned as Adaniia or Ataniia in Hittite cuneiform tablets, is first encountered in the letter of the Hittite King Telipu in 1150 BC.
