In Hatay, water hyacinths covering the Orontes River in the summer months are dried and woven by women in the district of Iskenderun, turning into works of art. Products such as baskets, mats, and bags made from water hyacinths can be used for many years...
Water lilies reaching up to 1 meter in height and grabbing attention with their appearance in Hatay have covered the surface of the Orontes River, making the river almost invisible. The Orontes River, born in Lebanon and reaching Turkey by crossing the Syrian border, covers the part of the river...