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Fabric Weaving
09/02/2021
Fabric Weaving

Kazazlık (fabric weaving) is the art of making thread out of raw silk. While the art is called ‘‘kazazlık’’, the artisan practising it is called ‘‘kazaz’’. It used to be practised in Kazaz Bazaar, bearing its own name. Built in 1562, Kazaz Bazaar...

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09/02/2021
Kelosk/Deyr Sebek Ruins

Deyr Şebek, which is situated in proximity to Inceler Village of Birecik, is known as “Keloşk”, which means “Small Castle”, by locals. There are two ruins and a rock-cut tomb in this area dating back to the Roman period. Along with “Keçiburcu”...

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Furriery
21/09/2021
Furriery

Furriery It is known that the art of Furriery has shown existence 12 thousands years ago by the findings that are obtained in Göbeklitepe, Şanlıurfa. Furs that are special for Şanlıurfa are usually made of skin of lambs died in womb or just after...

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Mevlevihane Mosque
21/09/2021
Mevlevihane Mosque

Even though the date of its establishment is not precicely known, Urfa Mevlevi Lodge, which has existed since the 18th century, was closed following the abolition of lodges and zawiyas during the period of the Republic. Mevlevi Lodge, whose last...

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Gastronomy Tour
09/02/2021
Gastronomy Tour

Length: 3 daysTime: Any time of yearPlaces to visit: Şanlıurfa city centre, Şanlıurfa Museumand Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, Balıklı Lake, Harran, Birecik, Bald Ibis Breeding Station, Halfeti, Rumkale (Roman Castle), Savaşan Village.What to...

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Huseyniye Bazaars
21/09/2021
Huseyniye Bazaars

This bazaar was built in 1807 by Hüseyin Pasha, son of Hartavizade Hafız Muhammed Selim Efendi. There are fifteen shops in each of the bazaars and these are covered with cross vaults. In the bazaar, carpets, rugs, felt and flat mats were sold in...

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09/02/2021
Harrran Conical Houses

Conical houses of Harran are, undoubtedly, among symbols of Harran. This architectural style has been chosen since there is scarcely a tree within the region to be used as rafter in roof construction works. Common feature of conical houses of...

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Halil-ür Rahman Madrasa
09/02/2021
Halil-ür Rahman Madrasa

This mosque is located right on the south side of Balıklı Lake. It is commonly known as Döşeme Mosque. It was originally built as “Mother Mary Church” by Urbisius in 504. At the period of Assabid Caliphate Me’mun (818-833), it was converted into...

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09/02/2021
Sogmatar

When you head 18 km north of City of Suayb, you arrive at Soğmatar. It is 57 km away from Harran. Current name of Soğmatar is Yağmurlu Village. Soğmatar consists of the words “matar”, which means “rain”, and “suk”, meaning “bazaar” in Arabic. It...

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