History and archaeology / Castle
Savur Castle and Old Savur
Savur, Mardin
The castle hill of Savur, built on a mountain slope and surrounded by stone houses, rock houses and a historic mosque; the historic core of the district.
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Its story
Savur, whose name is said to derive from the Syriac word 'savro', meaning neck, is built on a mountain slope about 47 km from Mardin. A settlement since the Roman, Byzantine and Sasanian periods, the district center presents a historic appearance with its castle, rock houses, old Ulu Mosque and stone mansions. From the castle hill a wide view opens down to the stone houses below and the Savur Çayı (Savur Stream) valley. Also known as the hometown of the Nobel laureate scientist Aziz Sancar, the district is well suited to a quiet trip with its old fabric.
Key facts
- Period
- Multi-layered (Roman to Ottoman)
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- 47 km from Mardin, Savur district center
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
37.54140, 40.88697
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savur | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/191684741 | https://mardin.ktb.gov.tr/TR-312109/savur-cayi-yesil-su.html