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Story and significance
About
Located in the center of Cizre, this natural and historical area is famous for being integrated with the narratives of Noah's Flood.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Historic sites
- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
Related places around here
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Museum
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Historic sites
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Historic sites
Cizre Castle Historic Site
Built on a natural rock mass on the banks of the Tigris River, the walls form the oldest settlement center of the Cizre district.
Historic sites
Cizre Castle
Located on the banks of the Tigris River in the Cizre district, this historical castle witnesses the deep-rooted history of Türkiye . It was strategically used during the Roman, Byzantine, and Abbasid periods.
Historic sites
Red Madrasa
Built during the Cizre Azizan Principality in the 14th century in the Cizre district, this structure is famous for its red bricks. It is a unique example of Islamic art in Türkiye .
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Historic sites
Tomb of Prophet Noah
Believed to hold the grave of Prophet Noah, this tomb is located in the center of Cizre . It attracts intensive visitors from Türkiye and around the world for faith tourism.
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Historic sites
Tomb of Mem and Zin
The graves of Mem and Zin, the protagonists of the famous divine love epic, are located within the boundaries of Cizre . It is a place of symbolic importance for the literary history of Türkiye .