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Midyat State Guesthouse

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Midyat State Guesthouse

Architectural Style(s)

Traditional Midyat Stone Architecture

Material(s)

Yellow Limestone

Number of Floors

Two Stories

Building Type

Residence

Patron

Syriac Family

Year of Construction

1903

Location

Midyat

Mardin

Midyat State Guesthouse is a building located in the Midyat district of Mardin Province in southeastern Türkiye. It is situated near the center of Midyat, close to the Gümüşçüler Çarşısı.


History

The Midyat State Guesthouse was constructed in 1903 as a residence by a Syriac family. Later, the building was transferred to state ownership and renovated for use in official ceremonies and hosting guests.

Architectural Features

The building is an example of traditional Midyat stone architecture. The two-storey guesthouse is constructed from yellow limestone. Decorative elements such as stone carving, engravings and reliefs are notable. The structure features a spacious courtyard, stone staircases, column capitals, arched passageways and intricately detailed windows.


Midyat State Guesthouse (Culture Portal)

Current Use

Today, the Midyat State Guesthouse serves as a public facility. It is used to host official protocol guests and host various events. It is also open to visitors.

Protection and Affiliation

The Midyat State Guesthouse operates under the authority of the Mardin Governorate and is featured in promotional activities by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Bibliographies


Kültür Portalı. "Midyat Devlet Konukevi." Accessed June 22, 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/mardin/gezilecekyer/midyat-devlet-konukevi.

Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey –Mardin İl Directorate of Culture and Tourism. "Midyat Konuk Evi." Accessed June 22, 2025. https://mardin.ktb.gov.tr/TR-373433/midyat-konuk-evi.html.

T.C.Midyat Devlet Governorship. "Midyat State Guesthouse." Accessed June 22, 2025.

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AuthorZelal ÇakarDecember 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM

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Contents

  • History

  • Architectural Features

  • Current Use

  • Protection and Affiliation

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