Courtyard at Harran Culture House in Harran, Turkey

Harran is a small city in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s one of the world’s oldest settlements and has a long and storied history.

Large pit at Karahan Tepe, Turkey

Karahan Tepe, or Karahantepe, is an archaeological site in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s quite possibly the world’s oldest known human village.

Southern section of the Mor Yakup Church in Nusaybin, Turkey

Nusaybin is a small city on the Turkish border with Syria. It’s on the southern edge of the Tur Abdin region in Southeastern Anatolia.

Balcony of the Midyat Guest House in Midyat, Turkey

Midyat is a town in the heart of the Tur Abdin in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s known for its old town full of beautiful stone buildings.

Hasankeyf Citadel in Hasankeyf, Turkey

Hasankeyf is a town on the banks of the Tigris River in Southeastern Anatolia. It has a rich history that has now been submerged as part of the…