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Story and significance
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
The Tomb of Mem and Zin is located in the basement of the Abdaliye Madrasa in the Cizre district. The graves of these tragic lovers, who were the subject of Ahmed-i Hani's famous work, are among the most visited cultural stops in the Şırnak region.
In the tomb room, there are adjacent graves of Mem, Zin, and Bekir, who prevented them from uniting. You can look at the Map data to find out the location.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Historic sites
- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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