
Deyrulzafaran Monastery is a historical monastery belonging to the Syriac Orthodox Church, located in Mardin, Türkiye. Situated 4 kilometers east of Mardin, overlooking the Mardin Plain, the structure took its present form in the 18th century through various additions made since the 5th century. The monastery was built on top of a structure previously used as a fortress by the Romans.HistoryThe area where Deyrulzafaran Monastery stands has been home to various civilizations throughout history. B
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Edanur Karakoç

The Journey from the Sun to SaffronThe Deyrulzafaran Monastery is situated on a high hill overlooking the Mardin Plain, four kilometers east of Mardin. This magnificent structure has existed since the 5th century. When first built, it was a Sun Temple. Later, the Romans used it as a fortress. Over the centuries, as additional sections were added, the monastery gradually expanded and took its present form in the 18th century.The Story of the NamesIn its early years, the monastery was known as the
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Hikmet Can Urhan