Ancient City Mardin Where Languages and Religions Unite.

Mardin is a city in southeastern Turkey. The capital of Mardin Province, it is known for the Artuqid architecture of its old city, and for its strategic location on a rocky hill near the Tigris River that rises steeply over the flat plains. The old town of the city is under the protection of UNESCO, which forbids new constructions to preserve its façade. Its population is split evenly between Arabs and Kurds. Historically, as a rich cultural hub with traces ``from Muslim, Syriac, Yakubi, Chaldean, Nesturi, Yezidi, Jewish, Kurdish, Arab, Chechen, and Armenian influences``, Mardin has been promoted as an ``open-air museum``.

Craftsmanship

The city has a history of craftsmanship dating back to the Neolithic period. Example: Bead Field

Culture

The city, which has hosted many cultures, has hosted many civilizations throughout history.

Gastronomy

The existence of different ethnic groups in the city has prepared the ground for the enrichment of the food culture.

Tourism

Resembling an open-air museum, Mardin has intense tourist interest.

Craft Data

You can access the information archive about crafts from the following data. (Craftsmen, Workshops, Products, Malls)

Craftsmen

List of craftsmen in Mardin.

Workshops

List of workshops in Mardin

Products

List of products made.

Malls

List of shops selling.

21+

Artisan

400+

Products

32+

Workshop

364+

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Events

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Gallery