Mardin was once a very important center for Christianity. Architectural structures belonging to different epochs have reached out time in a unique architectural integrity. One can find unique Mardin houses; churches of Kırklar, Mar Mihail, Behrimiz, Virgin Mary, Mar Yusuf and Mar Bitris; medresses of Kasımiye, Zinciriye and Marufiye; monasteries of Deyr’ül Zafaran and Deyrül Umur; mosques of Ulu, Çubuk and Molla Hari and the castle as important buildings in this integrity.
GRAND MOSQUE
In spite of the availability of many inscriptions, there is no definite information about the first construction of this mosque. While some historians assert that the mosque was converted from a church, this assertion is not supported by available information. As the oldest mosque in Mardin, Grand Mosque is especially significant for its original plan and embellishments.
LATIFIYE MOSQUE
Located to the south of Cumhuriyet neighborhood, Latifiye mosque was built in 1371 by Abdüllatif during the rule of the Artuklu. Constructed with double-color ashlar, the mosque presents fine examples of wood working in its pulpit and lodge.
REYHANIYE MOSQUE
The mosque is at the shopping center of the city. It was first built in the 15th century and restored in 18th and 19th centuries. It is a two-story building with its rectangular plan, liwan and minaret and one of the biggest of all mosques in Mardin.
DEYR’ÜL ZAFARAN MONASTERY
It is to the east of Mardin, on slopes overlooking the Mesopotamian Plain. The building was constructed on a Sin Temple at an unknown date, but its conversion to a monastery took place in the 4th century. It was one of the religious centers of the Syriac community. The monastery rooms in various sacred items and tombs of 52 Syriac patriarchs. It is an important tourist attraction center in our day.
DEYR’ÜL UMUR MONASTERY
18 km to the east of Mardin, this monastery was built in 397 AD by Mar Samuel from Savur and Mar Semun from Katmin. The monastery has other buildings in including the churches of Virgin Mary, Resuller and 40 Sehit and temples of Mar Samuel and Mar Semun. It was a bishopric center from 615 to 1049.
MAR YAKUP MONASTERY
At the central district of Nusaybin, it was constructed on the remains of an older temple. The monastery was built in 328 after the demise of Mar Yakup and dedicated to him. It is an important historical property in Nusaybin with its unique architecture.
It somehow amazes me to see this photo, to see the holy places of two religions next to each other in peace… may it turns to be true at some time and such a deep understanding grows among all the people in the world…
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I LOVE 2 C THIS PLACE IN PERSON 2 C IF IT’S AS GREAT AS THE WAY U SHOWED IT…
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Mardin was once a very important center for Christianity. Architectural structures belonging to different epochs have reached out time in a unique architectural integrity. One can find unique Mardin houses; churches of Kırklar, Mar Mihail, Behrimiz, Virgin Mary, Mar Yusuf and Mar Bitris; medresses of Kasımiye, Zinciriye and Marufiye; monasteries of Deyr’ül Zafaran and Deyrül Umur; mosques of Ulu, Çubuk and Molla Hari and the castle as important buildings in this integrity.
GRAND MOSQUE
In spite of the availability of many inscriptions, there is no definite information about the first construction of this mosque. While some historians assert that the mosque was converted from a church, this assertion is not supported by available information. As the oldest mosque in Mardin, Grand Mosque is especially significant for its original plan and embellishments.
LATIFIYE MOSQUE
Located to the south of Cumhuriyet neighborhood, Latifiye mosque was built in 1371 by Abdüllatif during the rule of the Artuklu. Constructed with double-color ashlar, the mosque presents fine examples of wood working in its pulpit and lodge.
REYHANIYE MOSQUE
The mosque is at the shopping center of the city. It was first built in the 15th century and restored in 18th and 19th centuries. It is a two-story building with its rectangular plan, liwan and minaret and one of the biggest of all mosques in Mardin.
DEYR’ÜL ZAFARAN MONASTERY
It is to the east of Mardin, on slopes overlooking the Mesopotamian Plain. The building was constructed on a Sin Temple at an unknown date, but its conversion to a monastery took place in the 4th century. It was one of the religious centers of the Syriac community. The monastery rooms in various sacred items and tombs of 52 Syriac patriarchs. It is an important tourist attraction center in our day.
DEYR’ÜL UMUR MONASTERY
18 km to the east of Mardin, this monastery was built in 397 AD by Mar Samuel from Savur and Mar Semun from Katmin. The monastery has other buildings in including the churches of Virgin Mary, Resuller and 40 Sehit and temples of Mar Samuel and Mar Semun. It was a bishopric center from 615 to 1049.
MAR YAKUP MONASTERY
At the central district of Nusaybin, it was constructed on the remains of an older temple. The monastery was built in 328 after the demise of Mar Yakup and dedicated to him. It is an important historical property in Nusaybin with its unique architecture.
Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP)
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It somehow amazes me to see this photo, to see the holy places of two religions next to each other in peace… may it turns to be true at some time and such a deep understanding grows among all the people in the world…
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Comment by Mahasti — February 6, 2009 @ 8:07 pm
@Mahasti: yeah it’s really a MUST-SEE place… well… everywhere in Turkey is a MUST-SEE place…
Comment by Kaveh Saffari — February 6, 2009 @ 10:53 pm
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