Harran, Ancient district in Şanlıurfa Province, Turkey.
The district encompasses an area of 904 square kilometers with traditional beehive houses made from sun-dried mud bricks across the Mesopotamian plain.
The settlement started between 25th and 20th centuries BC as a Sumerian trading colony, becoming a major center during Assyrian and Roman periods.
The Temple of Sin in Harran contained one of the earliest universities, where scholars specialized in mathematics, astronomy, and philosophical studies.
The district maintains strong economic connections with Urfa city through agricultural activities and receives visitors interested in archaeological excavations.
The district features underground chambers at Sumurtar used by the Sabian community for religious ceremonies until the 11th century.
Location: Parthian Empire
Elevation above the sea: 137 m
Website: http://harran.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 36.87083,39.02500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:37
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