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SANLIURFA
The
history of Sanlýurfa can be traced back around 9000
years and the atmosphere is one of living history, where
traditional life, culture and even clothing is more akin
to the Middle East, with Turkish, Kurdish and Arabic all
being spoken. Sanliurfa is also a place of pilgrimage
for many religions, containing what is thought to be the
birthplace of the prophet Abraham. According to Jewish
and Muslim scriptures, he was summonsed by God whilst
living here.
The
traditional and religious conservatism, combined with
the ancient historical monuments, has also given it the
name City of the Prophets and has made Urfa a unique
place to visit. Away from the city, the ancient village
and genuine living museum Harran with its famous bee-hive
type houses, has been continuously inhabited for more
than 6000 years.
What
to see:
Museum – Harran – Ulu Mosque – The cave of the prophet
Abraham – Holly trouts lake – traditionnal Urfa’s House
– Bazaar – Ibis bird paradise .
What
to eat:
The lahmacun, (hot, thin bread topped with spicy lamb)-
cig kofte (raw minced meat with cracked wheat) - Urfa
kebap (spicy minced lamb on a skewer and served with
tomatoes and hot peppers).-Kunefe (sweet pastry served
hot with melted cheese).
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