Harbiye, Antakya 3.47

Harbiye is a town in Hatay Province, TurkeyGeographyMidtown Harbiye is about south of Antakya, the administrative center of Hatay Province at. It is situated in the valley of Asi (classical Orontes) with an average altitude of The population was 25118 as of 2012 and it is higher than most other towns.HistoryDàphne was a resort port-town during Seleucid Empire, famous for waterfalls, daphnes, and residence buildings. However, it was also famous for earthquakes; many ancients buildings were demolished during big earthquakes.EconomyMain economic activity is domestic tourism; hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops etc. The town is proud of the Daphne mitology. There is also a minor silk industry. On the other hand, owing to closeness some Harbiye residents work in Antakya.