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Mardin Guide: History and Attractions
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- General Information
- Mardin is Turkey's most beautiful city with limestone buildings overlooking Mesopotamian plains
- City consists of Old and New Cities, historical district focuses on this guide
- Mardin Castle dates back to 4th century BC, currently used as military base
- Historical Sites
- Artukids built Zinciriye Madrasa in 1385, featuring ribbed domes and astronomical observatory
- Kasımiye Madrasa completed in 15th century, contains symbolic fountain and astronomical instruments
- Ulu Cami, oldest mosque in city, built by Seljuks in 11th century
- Mardin Museum displays ancient artifacts including Assyrian Death Cult Statues
- Deyrulzafaran Monastery
- Located 6 km southeast of town, accessible by 90-minute walk
- Founded in 493 AD, served as Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate until 1932
- Contains 18th century main church and 5th century stone chapel
- Functions as school and community center for Syriac Orthodox inhabitants
- Practical Information
- Old Mardin recommended for accommodation, New Mardin for modern city
- Direct bus service to Urfa available from Mardin, but some transfers required
- Booking.com and PayPal currently banned in Turkey
- VPN recommended for accessing websites during travel