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Sunset in Mardin

and at the lovely İsa Bey Madrasah from the 14th
century you can admire the magnificently-
carved portal and climb to its roof to enjoy a
fantastic view of the Mesopotamian plain.

Mardin is also home to the Monastery of
Deyrulzafaran- once the ecumenical seat of the
Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Congregation
dating back to 5th century- is the most
important religious centre of the Syriac
Orthodox Christians. It roofs 3 places of worship
from various periods. One of the largest and
Built by Hamdanis in 975-976, the citadel with its most celebrated buildings of the Syriac
excellent stone work stands on a hill dominating Orthodoxy is the Monastery of Deyrulumur
the city. Ulu Mosque is Mardin’s oldest mosque (Mor Gabriel), located in the nearby Midyat
built in the time of Artukid ruler, Kutbeddin county. This lovely county is famous for its silver
Ilgaz in 1186. The 15th century Kasım Paşa jewellery known as ‘telkari’, and it has many
Madrasah is remarkable for its fine stonework elegant and historical houses.

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