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…

Tomb of Ismail Fakirullah in Tillo, Turkey

Tillo is a village near the city of Siirt in Southeastern Anatolia. It features an interesting tomb belonging to a Muslim scholar.

Bıttım soap at Siirt Sabun Evi in Siirt, Turkey

Siirt is a city in Southeastern Anatolia that’s off the beaten tourist path. There’s little to see in the city itself but it makes for an interesting stop.

Lake Nemrut in the Nemrut Caldera in Turkey

The Nemrut Caldera (Nemrut Kalderası) is an incredible natural site in Eastern Anatolia. It’s located west of Lake Van near the towns of Tatvan and Ahlat.

Muslim Judges section at the Seljuk Square Cemetery in Ahlat, Turkey

Ahlat is a town on the north shore of Lake Van in Turkey. It’s known for the large number of historic tombstones in the cemetery.