Nizip is a city and district of Gaziantep Province in southeastern Turkey. The city is located on the Nizip Plain, which is drained by the Nizip River. Nizip is known for its historical monuments and its production of cotton and pistachios. The city has a rich history, dating back to the Hittites. Nizip was part of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. The city was captured by the Crusaders in the 11th century, but it was recaptured by the Turks in the 13th century. Nizip was a major center of the cotton trade in the 19th century, and it was also a center of the Armenian community. The city was heavily damaged in the Armenian genocide of 1915, and many of its Armenian inhabitants were killed or forced to flee. Nizip is now a modern city with a population of over 100,000 people. It is an important agricultural center, and it is also home to a number of industrial and commercial enterprises. Nizip is a vibrant and colorful city with a rich history and culture.