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Located to the east of Sağman village in the Pertek district of Tunceli Province, Türkiye, Sağman Castle is a historical structure built atop a steep rocky hill, notable for both its geographical position and architectural remains. Although the exact date of its construction is unknown, historical sources indicate that it was commissioned by a Turkish bey from the Artuqid dynasty based in Diyarbakır. The castle occupied a strategic location controlling the regional transit routes. Today, parts o

The Mor Evgin Monastery is located in the Tuz İzlo region of Nusaybin district, Mardin province, in Türkiye’s Southeastern Anatolia Region. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 900 meters above sea level, at the foothills of İzlo Mountain. History and Foundation It was founded in 363 AD by the Christian hermit Mor Evgin, who arrived from Egypt, along with seventy evangelists. Unlike other monasteries in the region, it was constructed during the Roman period and has a history of approx