Midyat, one of the most famous districts of Mardin, literally means the place of worshipers.. This ancient city, which is the subject of debate from where it got its name, means “mirror” according to some.. However, according to another belief, it is derived from the word “Matiate”, which means the city of caves.. After the fluctuation that occurred during the migration of Turks from Central Asia, the Eti Turks established a cave city here in the 2000s BC, while they were passing through the region.. These people, who started to feed their animals here, started to live by sheltering in caves.. They even went back and forth through these passages, making transitions between caves, even without going out.. Then Turks from another tribe, then Christians, then 7. In the 16th century, the region was occupied by the armies of Khalid Bin Walid.. Finally, with the declaration of a district in 1810, various zoning and construction structures began to be seen.. It is possible to come across these structures among Midyat places.
Midyat, with a surface area of more than 10,000 square kilometers, had a population of 113,367 people, according to the measurements made in 2018.. Of course, when you go to Midyat, which is about a 1.5-hour drive from the province, you can’t go there without eating the legendary dishes of Mardin.. It wouldn’t be nice to kick back the opportunity to taste many local foods such as stuffed tripe, stuffed meatballs, ikbebet, onion kebab, stuffed ribs and dobo, right? If you want, let’s continue after this part of our article with the introduction of places to visit and see in Midyat.
Places to Visit in Midyat
There are many wonderful places worth seeing in Midyat, which is a visual feast in itself with its unique architecture.. If we count the historical places to visit in Midyat, you can find Cevat Pasha Mosque, Mor Gabriel Monastery, Virgin Mary Church, Midyat City Museum, Turabdin Plateau and many more must-see historical places in our article.. The town of Midyat, which is generally famous for its historical buildings, unfortunately lags behind in terms of the richness of natural beauties.. By adding Turabdin Plateau to the must-see natural beauties, we would like you to see it while you are there.
Cevat Pasha Mosque
After Mardin became a district in 1810, it was built by Cevat Pasha in 1915. was built in. The Cevat Pasha Mosque built this year was also built by the Pasha and named after him.. It serves as a courtyard mosque, in which Mardin stones were used in its construction, and attracts the attention of those who see it with its thick walls.. On the other hand, the ornamentation processes of the mosque were made of plant motifs and added a different atmosphere to it.. Since it is in the center, we recommend it to you as one of the historical mosques that should be visited when you go to Midyat.
Mor Gabriel Monastery
It is approximately 18 km away from the district center. The monastery has a world-renowned feature.. Mor Gabriel Monastery is the oldest standing Syriac Orthodox Monastery in the world.. The monastery, which was built in 397, was built by a teacher and his student (Mor Şmeul and Mor Şemun) on the ruins of a temple.. Another name of the monastery, which is located within the borders of Güngören village, is Deyrul Umur.. The fact that it still bears traces of the year it was built, despite all the years that has passed, is a proof of how solidly it was built.. When you enter the monastery, you can see that each room or section faces the inner courtyard, and you can enjoy watching this monastery with the naked eye, which is rare even in movies.
Church of the Virgin Mary
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A copy of the Virgin Mary’s Church that we have heard about for years and which is familiar to everyone, big and small, is also located in Midyat.. The church located in Anıtlı village of Midyat was built in the sixth century and its name is mentioned as Hah in historical sources.. The church, which has a history of 2 thousand years, Hz.. Made to commemorate the birth of Jesus. When you enter inside, you can find yourself on the date it was built and you can experience those moments exactly.. It fascinates its visitors with its unique architecture and pristine structure.. The church, which has an atmosphere that you can only see in movies, amazes everyone with its appearance from the outside.. The dome, which has a square structure, beautiful decorations, the unique appearance of the capitals carrying the dome, Hz.. The church is unique in the world, with the dove-shaped cross symbolizing Jesus. We definitely recommend you to see it when you go to Midyat, you will miss a lot if you don’t see it..
Midyat City Museum
The museum is located in the town center and contains many objects and structures from the pre-Christian era.. It is possible to see structures from many states, from the Sumerians to the Babylonians, from the Romans to the Seljuks and the Ottomans.. You can also have the chance to see many items used in daily life and found in that region.. Midyat City Museum, which is also used as an exhibition where the products produced in the district are promoted and sold from time to time, is one of the places you should stop by when you go to the district.. By going to the museum, you can see the remains of the people living around the district and learn more about the history of Midyat.
Turabdin Plateau
known as the “Mountain of the Servant of God” Turabdin Plateau got this name because of the 80 monasteries built since the fourth century and the monks living in it.. The plateau, located on the Mardin – Nusaybin road, is also 9 km east of the Historical Pek road.. The plateau, where you can fully see the cultural texture of Mardin, also offers you an exquisite view with greenery.. Since Mor Gabriel Monastery is located in this region, we definitely recommend you to see 2 beautiful places when you go to Midyat.
