Southeastern Anatolia Region, Administrative region in eastern Turkey.
The Southeastern Anatolia Region spans 59,176 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, from mountainous terrain to fertile valleys along the Euphrates and Tigris rivers.
The region contains Gobekli Tepe, dating to 10,000 BCE, which represents the earliest known temple structure and demonstrates advanced architectural capabilities of ancient civilizations.
Local markets in cities like Gaziantep and Mardin showcase traditional crafts, regional foods, and textiles that reflect centuries of cultural exchange between different communities.
The Southeastern Anatolia Project has established multiple dams and irrigation systems across the region, transforming agricultural production and energy generation capabilities.
The region produces all of Turkey's petroleum, with major extraction facilities in Batman province contributing significantly to national energy resources.
Location: Turkey
Inception: June 1941
Shares border with: Mediterranean Region, Eastern Anatolia Region, Syria, Iraq
GPS coordinates: 37.00000,40.00000
Latest update: June 14, 2025 19:06
Göbekli Tepe
98.8 km
Karahan Tepe
62.8 km
Tell Brak
101.3 km
Haran
71.7 km
Dara
87 km
Urkesh
88.8 km
Zerzevan Castle
80.9 km
Tell Halaf
19.6 km
Dicle Bridge
100.8 km
Mor Hananyo Monastery
77.8 km
Kasımiye Medrese
72.5 km
Chagar Bazar
81.1 km
Tell Sabi Abyad
97.9 km
Gazi Pavillion
101.7 km
Mardin Castle
74.3 km
Sultantepe
97.4 km
Tell Taban
102 km
Tell el Fakhariya
18.6 km
Tek Tek Mountains National Park
66.8 km
Kırklar Kilisesi
73.7 km
Mardin Museum
35.4 km
Tell Tuneinir
100.6 km
Qal'at Sukkara
68.2 km
Burç Manastırı
73.5 km
Tell Hammam et-Turkman
102 km
Al-Basil Stadium Al-Hasakah
86.1 km
Cathedral of Our Lady
85.4 km
Al-Jarud
59.4 kmReviews
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