The city of Mardin

The city of Mardin 

Mardin 

Throughout its long history the city of Mardin hosted many cultures, civilizations and religions, making it well worth the title of "witness to history." There is no doubt that Mardin, which is one of the oldest cities located 

In upper Mesopotamia, considered one of the more cities 

Middle East, it features charming architectural wonders and archaeological, historical and tourist generate one has to stand in front of a sense of grandeur. 

Mardin yet maintains the style of the ancient sculpture, known as the art of Almidiat (Midyat Work) in the decoration of houses, built of limestone, which distinguishes flexible due to its location in the volcanic area. To homes and surrounding fence height of up to 16 o'clock, softens the harshness 

Factors hot weather in summer and cold in winter and reflects the lifestyle to maintain it. It is the most important characteristic of their homes customizable sections for men and another for women. 

They come in third place after Jerusalem and Venice in terms of maintaining the effects seems more like a museum in the open air. And receive protection laws prohibit the construction of modern, also encouraged the growing number of visitors to those responsible for the restoration of some sites 

Historical. 

Historic sites: 

¨ Monastery is located saffron yield its history to the fourth century at a distance of 5 km from the east of Mardin, was built this monastery and the denominator sacred center of the Diocese of Serian who still flock to him. 

¨ effects Dara located at a distance of 20 km north-east of Mardin, and includes a theater and basins and underground prisons and many other historical monuments. 

¨ The Midyat, it is an ancient city located in the suburb of Mardin and includes many of the historic buildings and residential characterized minaret and churches left the force. 

¨ The Monastery is located Omar, also known as the Monastery of Saint Gabriel, on the road to Midyat-Edel and built by Samuel Mar and Mar Simon in 397 AD. 

Easy access to Madryn using different modes of transport Ktaúrh or bus or train, and witnessing the rail where a major development because it is the anchor point universal.