Kızılkoyun Necropolis
Kızılkoyun Nekropolü
A necropolis of rock-cut tombs on the hillside west of the old town, where the family tombs of Roman-era Edessans bear inscriptions and reliefs.
Some 80-odd tombs are carved into limestone. Some preserve Syriac inscriptions, acanthus leaves and figure reliefs, which illustrate funerary culture in the Kingdom of Edessa. In recent years the site has been developed into an archaeological park with walking paths and information boards. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Archaeology Museum, so it pairs well with a visit to the museum.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
- Fırfırlı Mosque
- Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
- Balıklıgöl (Pools of Abraham)
- Rızvaniye Mosque
- Mevlid-i Halil Mosque
- Great Mosque of Urfa
- Covered Bazaar & Gümrük Hanı