Ladik

Ladik

Ladik is a district of Samsun province and the administrative center of this district. In the center of Ladik, there is a center surrounded by coffee houses and shops. The District Governorate building was destroyed by the earthquake in 1943. Since then, the works still attract attention. The history of Ladik district is at least as remarkable as the district itself. Ladik being a settlement dates back to ancient times. In other words, Samsun's Ladik district BC. It dates back to 2000-3000 BC. When we look at the research on the Hittites, it is seen that they continued to dominate the Samsun surroundings and the parts of Ladik district. Amasya ruler VI. BC by the wife of Midridates the Great named 'Laodicea'. Since it was founded in 131, it was called 'Laodicea', but over time it changed to Ladik. Before the Ottoman Empire, when it was divided into Eastern Rome and Western Rome, Ladik was located in Eastern Rome. Ladik district of Amasya province was connected to Samsun in 1925. A lot of information has also been obtained from Ladik historical research.