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Abdüllatif (Latifiye) Camii is a mosque located south of Cumhuriyet Alanı in the city center of Mardin, commissioned in 1371 during the Artuklu period by Abdul Latif ibn Abdullah. Its transverse rectangular plan, dome over the mihrap area, stone ornamentation, and lengthy waqfiyya inscription reflect characteristics of the late period. The structure, along with its courtyard and a minaret that has been renovated or rebuilt in different eras, represents a multi-layered historical process.The mosq

Mor Mihail Kilisesi is a historic place of worship belonging to the Syriac Orthodox community, located in the city center, at the foot of the citadel, along Yeniyol Street. The structure is primarily referred to in sources as “Mor Mihail Kilisesi”, but due to its integration within a larger architectural complex and its development alongside monastic units, it is also known as “Burç Manastırı”. Today, it continues to serve its original function as a place of worship for the Syriac Orthodox commu

Midyat is a district of Mardin Province in southeastern Türkiye. Known for its historical heritage cultural richness and unique architecture Midyat resembles an open-air museum. The district covers an area of more than 10 000 km² and is located approximately one and a half hours from Mardin.HistoryThe history of Midyat dates back to ancient times and bears traces of multiple civilizations. There are various theories regarding the origin of its name. According to some sources Midyat derives from

Dargeçit is a district of Mardin Province in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye. Dargeçit, one of the central hubs of Upper Mesopotamia important, stands out for its historical and cultural richness. The blending of pre- and post-Christian civilization traces with Islamic culture has made the district a unique synthesis center. With an area of approximately 550 km², the district is distinguished by its natural beauty, historical fabric and multicultural heritage.HistoryThe history of Da

Nusaybin is one of the most ancient settlement areas in Upper Mesopotamia, belonging to Mardin Province in Türkiye. Located at the zero point on the E-90 Silk Road along the Syrian border, the district lies in the northern part of the Mesopotamian basin between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. With a history spanning six thousand five hundred years, Nusaybin has served as a crossroads of commercial and cultural networks and was regarded as the most important social, political, economic and cultu

Mazıdağı is a district of Mardin Province in southeastern Türkiye, within the Dicle Region. Located at an elevation of 1030–1090 metres on a plateau between a series of circular mountains from which it takes its name, the district lies 47 kilometres northwest of Mardin. Covering an area of 869 km², Mazıdağı consists of 50 villages and 14 hamlets. Previously a subdistrict under Savur and Derik, it attained district status on 9 September 1937.HistoryAlthough Mazıdağı’s history has not been the sub

Mardin is a settlement located on the southern slope of the Mazı Mountains in Türkiye’s Southeastern Anatolia Region. The city spreads over an area approximately 2,500 metres in length and 500 metres in width. Mardin’s traditional urban layout consists of stone houses terraced gradually along the sloping terrain. These houses exhibit a stepped appearance reminiscent of staircases. From the vantage point of the citadel, the houses appear stacked one above another. Each house’s roof is designed to

Mardin is a city located at the intersection of Mesopotamia and Anatolia, having served as a home to various civilizations throughout history. Its architecture, renowned for its stonework, and its social structure, where diverse cultures and beliefs coexist, attract attention. Its history extends back to 50,000 BCE, bearing traces of numerous civilizations from the Sumerians to the Romans, from the Artuqids to the Ottomans. With its historical structures, traditional handicrafts, and rich kitche

Arhavi Termonisi is a registered protected designation sweet produced in the Arhavi district of Artvin Province, Türkiye. This sweet is sweetened with black grape molasses or pear molasses and prepared by cooking together barbunya beans and/or dried beans with bulgur, without the addition of sugar. Known locally as “Arhavi aşuresi” or “Laz aşuresi,” Arhavi Termonisi is made using molasses derived from the native Isabella grape variety or various pear types cultivated in the region.Distinguishing

Mardin harire is a dessert unique to the province of Mardin, made from grape molasses, white sugar, wheat flour, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and garnished with walnut kernels. The primary ingredient of this dessert is molasses derived from large-grained, greenish-yellow grapes known as “mezrone,” which grow abundantly in the region, particularly in mountainous areas, and are well adapted to Mardin’s climate and geography.Distinctive CharacteristicsMardin harire is a dessert prepared using grape