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Mor Mihail Church

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Mor Mihail Church

Artuklu, Mardin

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A Syriac Orthodox church south of the old city, outside the walls, with a bell tower and vaulted burial chambers.

Safety warning

It is an active place of worship; visitor entry may be restricted during services/prayer times, so choose modest, covered clothing. It may be closed; if the door is not open, it can be seen from outside.

Its story

The church south of the Emineddin neighborhood, outside the old city wall line, belongs to the Syriac Orthodox community. Although Syriac sources link its construction to the 4th century, there is no definite document on this; the same sources date the bell tower to the 10th century and the vaulted burial chambers to the 12th century. The burial chambers contain graves said to belong to Mor Mihail, his sister and his teacher. Used for a time for educational purposes too, the building has recently been repaired. It is about 1.3 km from the Kasımiye Madrasa and, with its position overlooking the plain, is a quiet stop.

Key facts

Period
Early Christian (exact date unknown)
Admission
Free
Getting there
South of the old city, 1.3 km from the Kasımiye Madrasa
Visit duration
20 minutes

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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37.30756, 40.73335

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://mardin.ktb.gov.tr/TR-312506/mor-mihail-kilisesi.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/17656682