- Malatya was formerly known as Maldiya, Milid or Meliddu in ancient times. Around 100 CE, it was granted city status by Rome and became the Roman capital of Asia Minor, called Melitene.
- Arslantepe, the site of ancient Milid, was the capital of the Hittite kingdom and archaeological excavations since 1932 have revealed seven layers dating back to the Chalcolithic period.
- The Malatya Province Directorate of National Education represents the Turkish Ministry of Education and is responsible for overseeing educational services and meeting the needs of schools in the province. It oversees various educational institutions including primary schools, high schools, and vocational training centers