Building C at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey

Göbekli Tepe, also written Göbeklitepe, is a Neolithic archaeological site in Southeastern Anatolia. It may be the world’s oldest temple complex.

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.

Cumhuriyet Square in Mardin, Turkey

Mardin is a fascinating city in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s known for its stone architecture and ethnic diversity.

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.

Mor Gabriel Monastery in the Tur Abdin, Turkey

The Tur Abdin is a region in Southeastern Anatolia known for its Syriac Orthodox monasteries. It’s situated east of the city of Mardin and surrounding the town of…