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Story and significance
About
Located in the Ayrancı village of Beşiri district, Mor Kiryakus Monastery is one of the most important Syriac religious buildings in the region.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
Located on the edge of the Turabdin region, Mor Kiryakus Monastery is the center of faith tourism in Beşiri. Having a deep-rooted history dating back to the 4th century AD, this Christian heritage is one of the most monumental monastery structures in Batman. The monastery, brought into tourism with restoration works, is registered in the cultural inventory of Türkiye.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Historic sites
- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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Historic sites
Kinik Mound
Located on the Beşiri plain, Kinik Mound is an archaeological site containing continuous settlement traces from the Early Bronze Age to the Middle Ages.