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1996-2000 Tim Betts

Historic city of Mardin

Another picture Tim took while on a trip for the embassy to the Southeast, probably around 1997. I don’t recall all the details offhand, but I do remember him saying it was a difficult trip due to the uneasy times in that area.

Mardin is a city in the Southeast of Turkey, known for its historic architecture. Part of a Hurrian kingdom in the Late Bronze Age, it was absorbed into Assyria during the Middle Assyrian Empire (1365-1020 B.C.). The entire city has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site under the “Mardin Cultural Landscape.”

The dangerous streets of Silopi, posted earlier:

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Don30-Jan-2020 23:02
A town remarkably blended into its ?semi-arid landscape.
Pierre03-Nov-2017 12:31
Une vue formidable de cette très belle cité entourée de montagnes! V
Cemil Gursen28-Oct-2017 03:18
Thanks for this unique shot of Mardin, Helen. I couldn't believe my eyes to see the view of Mardin about two decades ago. It looks more like a humble village, even like a bronze age settlement. Fortunately, the historical buildings and streets have been preserved very well and restored carefully and Mardin became a popular touristic destination and the centre of art and cultural activities in the region. It is also one of the homes of thousands of refugees from Syria . V
Julie Oldfield23-Oct-2017 23:55
That is really amazing. V
Gill Kopy21-Oct-2017 01:37
I bet this view hasn't changed much in a few thousand years - one could get immersed in the history. - hopefully the UNESCO classification will preserve it. V
Patrick Goossens20-Oct-2017 21:18
What a marvellous setting for this city
Martin Lamoon20-Oct-2017 18:59
A fine picture.
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Bill Miller20-Oct-2017 17:21
I understand this. Changing home and moving forward tends to make us look backwards. What confusing people we are...
Jim Coffman20-Oct-2017 16:22
Nice capture from this high vantage point...
Milan Vogrin20-Oct-2017 16:00
Superb pov. V
joseantonio20-Oct-2017 15:43
such an amazing town in tht spectacular setting.V