Mardin Province

Mardin Essentials

Mardin’s landscape is defined by Artuqid-era architecture and ancient religious sites overlooking the Mesopotamian plains. This collection features the 14th-century Zinciriye and Kasımiye madrasas, known for their ornate carvings and domed roofs, alongside the 12th-century Ulu Camii with its iconic ribbed minaret. Beyond the city center, the Roman ruins of Dara and the 4th-century Mor Gabriel and Mor Hananyo monasteries showcase the region's enduring Syriac Orthodox heritage. High above, the Mardin Castle and the Zerzevan military outpost offer insight into the area's strategic defensive history.

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Kasımiye Medrese

The Kasımiye Medrese or Kasim Pasha Medrese is a former madrasa in Mardin, Turkey.

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Dara

Dara or Daras was an important East Roman fortress city in northern Mesopotamia on the border with the Sassanid Empire.

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Zinciriye Medresesi

An exceptionally preserved example of Islamic school. Pop in to see the beautiful ornamental embellishment of walls and ceilings.

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Ulu Camii

A 12th-century Artuqid-era mosque featuring a distinctive cylindrical ribbed minaret and a large courtyard. It is one of the city's oldest and most prominent religious structures.