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Mercidabik Historic Site

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The Mercidabik area within Elbeyli hosted the famous battle that marked a turning point for Kilis and Turkish history.

Timeline, heritage and stories

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The Victory of Mercidabik, won by Selim I against the Mamluk Sultanate in 1516, took place on these lands. Today, this historic plain holds symbolic importance in Elbeyli, and its location within Kilis can be explored via the Harita tab.

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Located in the center of the Elbeyli district, this historical mound indicates that the region has been a settlement since ancient times. It hosts archaeological remains shedding light on the history of Kilis .
Mercidabik Monument Historic sites

Mercidabik Monument

Erected in the borders of Elbeyli in the name of Selim I, this monument symbolizes the Victory of Marj Dabiq in 1516. It represents a turning point in the history of Türkiye .
Kavanli Historical Settlement Historic sites

Kavanli Historical Settlement

Ancient settlement traces located in the villages of Elbeyli district document the agricultural past of the region. It offers old examples of rural architecture in Kilis .