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Southeast Anatolia
is the region of the ancient cities as it was the crossroads of
several civilisations. The Southeastern Anatolian Region has a very
rich history and cultural heritage., as can be seen in its
magnificent historical sites. Regions history begins around 7.000
B.C. in the New Stone Age. Between 2.000 B.C. and 1.500 B.C. came
the Hurris who were followed by the Hittites sometime around
1.200.B.C
Unlike the Eastern Anatolia , the Southeast is
best visited anytime but we still recommend to avoid July & August
especially to our guests elder than 60 since it will be extremely hot
in those months.
The highlights
of Southeast Anatolia;
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Diyarbakir - The
walled city looming over the Tigris River.
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Harran-
Fascinating mud houses
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Mardin -the
Assyrian monasteries (some dating from the 5th century) the
impressive oldish buildings (1300s and later)
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Sanliurfa with
the ancient fortress and the fascinating bazaar besides fine old
buildings.
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Zeugma
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ancient site from the 2nd-3rd centuries A.D., provided barracks
for the Roman Legions along the quiet banks of the Euphates River
In addition to
these, Gaziantep the oldest living settlement; is also known for its pistachios and the baklava &
Kahramanmaras is famous for its ice cream.
Regular Tours Of the region;
Contact us for private tour
itineraries and possible day tours on the region and hotel bookings.
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