Kilis, situated near the Turkish-Syrian border en route to Gaziantep is an especially charming area. dotted with vineyards and olive groves on all sides. It was originally known as Kilis (mentioned in the Assyrian archives) and was a very important town in ancient days for frontier commerce. It is still famous today for its cotton, silk weaving and leather products. Several interesting sites in Kilis include the 16th century Canbolat Bey Complex, ancient 15th century baths, a dervish room dating from the 19th century, the 14th century Ulu Mosque and the 16th century Akcururn Mosque. Near Kilis there are several sites worth seeing. En route from Kilis to Gaziantep is Ravanda Castle. constructed by the Crusaders and restored by the Mamelouks. Kuzeyne (Kuzuini) located 5 kilometers northeast of Kilis resembles an open-air museum with its castle and mosaics. Many diverse cultures settled in this area, including: Hittite, Roman and Byzantine. This is a perfect place for archaeology buffs because there are many ruins here. Korus (Kiriz) is 20 kilometers east of Kilis where an ancient Roman center with castle ruins, a temple and theater are definitely worth seeing.