Historical Mardin Streets And Houses (Old Mardin)

Known with the saying "a sightseeing spot by day, a necklace by night," Old Mardin resembles a massive open-air museum with its unique stone houses lined up like an amphitheater facing the Mesopotamia Plain. Built from traditional yellow limestone and masterfully positioned so that none of their shadows block the view of another, these houses reveal the city's millennia-old cultural accumulation and unparalleled architectural genius in stonework. In this area forming the heart of the historical texture, getting lost in the narrow labyrinthine streets and passing through the vaulted passages called "abbara" running under the houses evokes the feeling that time has stood still for visitors. These fairytale streets, where different religions and cultures have lived together in peace for centuries, are the perfect address to feel the authentic spirit of the city and take unforgettable photos against the fascinating view of Mesopotamia.