The canyon has trout facilities, steep cliffs, karst cave formations, historic cave settlements, trees growing from caves and bird species.
Malatya Governor Aydın Baruş said the archaeological digs proved people have lived here since the 7000s, before Christ.
"The region is not only home for the ancient civilizations but also a natural wonder that should be brought to the fore with its natural features," he added.
"We need to bring in this place to the tourism sector," he said. "We especially need to attract the people who love adventure, hiking and water sports to this region."
