Mor Gabriyel Monastery: Oldest Active Monastery
General Information The Monastery of Mor Gabriel is one of the largest and most famous buildings throughout the history of the Assyrian ancient community. The […]
10 Things To Do in Mardin Turkey
Deyr-ul Zafaran (Mor Hananyo) Monastery, Mardin, Turkey
26 26SharesDeyrul-Zafaran Monastery, which dazzles with its magnificent architecture, is one of the most important centers of the Assyrian Church. This monastery, which was the residence […]
Kirklar (Mor Behnam) Church, Mardin City Center, Turkey
2 2SharesKırklar Church, located in Shar District in Mardin city center, belongs to Assyrian Ancient (Old) Orthodox community. This church is one of the most spectacular […]
Tur Abdin Region (Mardin, Batman and Şırnak Province) of Turkey: Land of the Religious Tolerance
38 38SharesGeneral Information About Tur Abdin Region Tur Abdin Region is the name given to a mystical region in Southeast Turkey, which includes some districts of […]
Syriacs (Assyrians): Lost Nation of Tur Abdin Region in Turkey
8 8SharesThe word Syriac is used to refer to Christians living in Tur Abdin and belonging to different Christian sects. There are about 20,000 people belonging […]
Filigree (Telkari): 5000 Years Old Handicraft of Anatolia
11 11SharesFiligree is a handicraft made by combining small motifs created by bending silver in fine wire. Filigree is entirely based on hand work. It’s traditional […]