
Mary Mother Church is a historically and architecturally significant structure located in the Lalebey neighborhood of the Suriçi region in Diyarbakır, still functioning as a church today. The property belongs to the Ancient Syriac Mary Mother Church Community Foundation. Although its exact construction date is unknown, various theories have been proposed. Inventory records prepared by the Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum Directorate date the structure to the 3rd century. Some researchers suggest th
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Cennet Obruğu Location and Physical Characteristics Heaven Obruğu is located approximately 25 km from the town center of Silifke, 2 km from Narlıkuyu Harbor and 5 km from Korykos (Kızkalesi) place. This natural formation is a collapse caused by the dissolution of limestone layers by underground water movements. The mouth of this Ellipse shaped depression measures 250 by 110 meters and has a depth of 70 meters. Geological Formation and Structure Cennet Obruğu is a collapse structure formed by und
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Paradise Sinkhole Location and Physical Characteristics Paradise Sinkhole is located approximately 25 km from the town center of Silifke, 2 km from Narlıkuyu Port and 5 km from Korykos (Kızkalesi)place. This natural formation is a collapse caused by the dissolution of limestone layers by underground water movements. The entrance of this elliptical sinkhole measures 250 by 110 meters and has a depth of 70 meters. Geological Formation and Structure The Paradise Sinkhole is a collapse structure for
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Bilal Utku Karakoç

Mary Main Church, located in the Lalebey neighborhood of the Suriçi district in Diyarbakır, on place land, is a historically and architecturally significant structure that continues to serve its original function to this day. Ownership belongs to the Syriac Mar Maryam Church Community Foundation. Although the exact construction date is unknown, various theories have been proposed. Archaeological inventory sheets prepared by the Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum Directorate date it to the 3rd century
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Mehmet Tahir Özbey
ChChurch of the Virgin Mary and Patriarchate are historical structures located on Republic Square in the Artuklu district of Mardin Province, belonging to the Syriac Catholic Community. The church was constructed in 1860 and is notable for its acoustic design and decorative elements. The patriarchate building was constructed in 1895, underwent restoration in various periods, and is currently used as a museum. History The Church of the Virgin Mary was built in 1860 and served as a place of worship
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Diyarbakır’s narrow alleys lead you to an ancient structure that has stood for nearly 1800 years. Meryem Ana Kilisesi is not merely a building made of stone; it is a living history book, its stories transporting children on a journey through time. Let us open the doors of this mysterious structure together! Meryem Ana Kilisesi(Diyarbakır Valiliği) " image-element-format="right" image-height="1056" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/03/15/wkWPcSg1PA49aWmK8hcCGOl8d9Cuc6qj.jpg
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