88 Geographical Regions
 
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Dayr-ul Zaferan Monastery - MARDİN
 
A Treasure House of History: Mardin is a museum city replete with 12th and 13th century examples of Turkish architecture harmonized with nature. The facades of the houses in the city are embroidered like jewels. Midyat County is especially known for its historical houses and a traditional silver art process called “Telkari” (filigree) which spread throughout Turkey from here. Mardin Castle (10th century A.D.), the Grand Mosque (12th century), the Latifiye Mosque (14th century) and the Kasımiye Madrasah (15th century) in the city of Mardin are worth visiting. The Dayr-ul Zaferan Monastery is also one of the interesting sites in the vicinity. The monastery, the religious center of Assyrian Christians, has a history of 1,600 years.
 
The Vein of Black Gold: Batman is a prominent province  in  Turkey where crude oil is extracted and refined.The most significant historical center in the vicinity is Hasankeyf. Hasankeyf, the capital of the Artukids in the 12th century,  is replete with beautiful structures. The citadel, the
 
   

Hasankeyf - BATMAN
 

remains of a large bridge over the Tigris River, the Grand Mosque and the Zeynel Bey Tomb are the important historical riches of the town.

 
Siirt: One of the most important centers of agriculture  and  animal husbandry  in  the  region,  Siirt    is
 

Fakirullah Türbeh - SİİRT