or PALO, a town of Asiatic Turkey, pashalic of Diarbekir, stands on the eastern branch of the Euphrates, at an elevation of 3292 feet above the sea, 56 miles N. of Diarbekir. It has a castle; and is surrounded by a rich and well-cultivated country, with numerous gardens and vineyards. About three-fifths of the population are Mohammedans, and they are almost the sole landowners and farmers. The Armenians, who form the rest of the inhabitants, are heavily taxed. Weaving, dyeing, and tanning are actively carried on. Pop. about 5000.