Sakarya

The Sakarya (Greek Σαγγάριος, Latinized as Sangarius) is a river in Asia Minor. It runs through what in ancient times was known as Phrygia, and is now a part of Turkey.

The source of the river is the Bayat Yaylası (Bayat Plateau) which is located to the northeast of Afyon. Joined by the Porsuk Çayı (Porsuk Creek) closeby the town of Polatlı, the river runs through the Adapazarı Ovası (Adapazarı Plains) before reaching the Black Sea.

Sakarya is the third longest river of Turkey. The name of the river comes from the ancient Greek name Sangarius.

See also

* Battle of Sakarya
* Sakarya Province
* Nana (mythology)