Nature
Hevsel Gardens
Sur, Diyarbakır
UNESCO-listed gardens stretching between the city walls and the Tigris, which have fed the city for thousands of years and provide a habitat for birds.
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Its story
The Hevsel Gardens are a fertile farming area of about 700 hectares descending from the foot of the Diyarbakır city walls to the banks of the Tigris. Throughout history the gardens supplied the city with vegetables, fruit and water; for this reason, together with the walls and İç Kale, they were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015. The valley, which brings together different habitats, is considered one of the important bird areas of Southeastern Anatolia; sources mention more than 180 bird species and mammals such as otters, foxes and hedgehogs. The gardens are best viewed from the walls around Keçi Burcu and Mardin Kapı; those who go down and walk can reach the riverside leading to the Ten-Eyed Bridge (On Gözlü Köprü).
Key facts
- Area
- About 700 hectares
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- Down from Keçi Burcu / Mardin Kapı
- Visit duration
- 1–2 hours
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
37.90750, 40.24750
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hevsel_Bah%C3%A7eleri | https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1488 | https://goturkiye.com/diyarbakir/see | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19611498