Şanlıurfa, Provincial capital in southeastern Turkey
The city extends across a fertile plain surrounded by limestone hills, connecting the regions of Anatolia and northern Mesopotamia through strategic mountain passes.
The settlement, founded in 303 BCE by Seleucus I Nicator, became an early Christian center in 150 CE and produced substantial literature in the Syriac language.
The Halil ür-Rahman mosque complex includes the Balıklıgöl pool, where numerous fish swim in waters connected to ancient religious traditions.
The regional market center distributes agricultural products, with substantial exports of butter and wool supporting the local economic activities.
Archaeological excavations at nearby Göbekli Tepe revealed temple structures dating back 12,000 years, making it the earliest known religious complex worldwide.
Location: Şanlıurfa Province
Elevation above the sea: 515 m
Website: https://sanliurfa.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 37.15962,38.79193
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
Göbekli Tepe
13.6 km
Karahan Tepe
46 km
Tomb of Suleyman Shah
68.5 km
Balıklıgöl
1.5 km
Nevalı Çori
43.2 km
Zeugma
83 km
Haran
51.1 km
Rumkale
85.5 km
Nissibi Bridge
83.9 km
Tell Sabi Abyad
77.8 km
Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum
359 m
Arslan Tash
48.5 km
Apamea on the Euphrates
81.3 km
Sultantepe
15.8 km
Qal'at Najm
82.2 km
Şanlıurfa Castle
1.7 km
Birecik Kalesi
73.5 km
Karakuş
81 km
Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum
1.1 km
Ulu Camii
935 m
Tek Tek Mountains National Park
56.5 km
Birecik Bridge
74.1 km
Adıyaman Archaeological Museum
81.1 km
Karkamış Bridge
77.5 km
Şanlıurfa Clock Tower
939 m
Tell Hammam et-Turkman
79 km
Tell Amarna
83.2 km
Karasu relief
83.9 kmReviews
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