- Historical Background
- Located on hill overlooking Mesopotamian plains, connecting Turkey to Syria and Iraq
- History dates back to Flood, ruled by various civilizations including Persians and Turks
- Known by different names: Marde by Persians, Mardia by Byzantines, Maridin by Arabs
- Architectural Heritage
- Important historical sites include fortresses, medreses, and grand mosque
- Artutid architecture best seen at Kiziltepe with 13th century Ulu Mosque
- Deyr'ul Zafaran Monastery houses 52 Syriac Patriarchs, built in 9th century
- Traditional Architecture
- Houses surrounded by 4-meter high walls, reflecting closed-in lifestyle
- Known for distinctive stone craftsmanship called "Midyat Work"
- Houses feature arched tunnels and relief carvings of animals and fruit
- Modern Development
- Population of almost 800 thousand (2016)
- GAP Project irrigates 100,000 hectares, mainly growing cotton
- City experiencing rapid growth with new residential and industrial developments