Şanlıurfa

One of the cradles of human civilization, with unique heritage including Göbekli Tepe, the Pool of Sacred Fish and the beehive houses of Harran.

Şanlıurfa Province lies in southeastern Türkiye, bordering Syria, on the plains of northern Mesopotamia. Göbekli Tepe, one of the oldest known megalithic temple sites, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the provincial capital has the Pool of Sacred Fish (Balıklıgöl), tied to the legend of the prophet Abraham, and a large archaeological museum. Harran preserves distinctive beehive-shaped mud-brick houses, and Halfeti is a riverside town partly submerged by a reservoir. Summers are very hot, and spring and autumn are the best times to travel. The main gateway is GAP Airport.

Destinations

• Şanlıurfa
• Gaziantep
• Mount Nemrut (Kahta)

Itineraries

• Southeastern Mesopotamia Antiquities – Savor Gaziantep's culinary heritage, stand before the giant statues of Mount Nemrut, and explore Göbeklitepe and the st…