Özbek is a town in the southeastern Turkish province of Şırnak, located at 37.1749900 latitude and 41.6953500 longitude. The town, which is also known as Ozbek, Tel'sikan, Telsakam, Telsakan, Telsekan, Telsekân, Telsikan, Telsikân, and Tel’sikan, has a rich history and heritage. The area has been inhabited since ancient times, and it was once part of the Assyrian Empire. In the 16th century, the town was conquered by the Ottoman Empire, and it remained under Ottoman rule until the early 20th century. The town is known for its traditional Kurdish architecture, and it is home to several mosques and other historical buildings. The weather in Özbek is typically hot and dry in the summer, and cold and snowy in the winter.
Geographic Data for Özbek, Şırnak, Turkey
| Latitude | 37° 10.499' |
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| Longitude | 41° 41.721' |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |