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   Situated around a high plateau by the banks of the Tigris river on which stands the historic Diyarbakır Fortress, it is the administrative capital of the Diyarbakır Province of southeastern Turkey. It is the second-largest city in the Southeastern Anatolia Region.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Diyarbakir-TurkeyDiyarbakir | History, Population, & Walls | Britannica

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   Diyarbakir, city, southeastern Turkey. It lies on the right bank of the Tigris River. Known as Amida in ancient times, the city is still surrounded by its ancient black basalt walls.

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4. www.allaboutturkey.com › diyarbakirDiyarbakir - All About Turkey

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   Diyarbakir is a medieval city in Southeastern Anatolia with a rich historical heritage and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about its walls, fortress, mosques, churches, museums, caves, bridges and more.

5. visitturkey.in › city › diyarbakirDiyarbakır - Turkey: Must-Visit Destinations 2024

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   Jul 29, 2024 · Discover Diyarbakır and explore the must-visit destinations in Turkey for 2024. Learn about top attractions, hidden gems, and cultural landmarks to make your trip unforgettable. Our guides provide insights and tips to help you plan the perfect visit to Diyarbakır in Turkey.

6. happyfrogtravels.com › things-to-do-in-diyarbakirThings to Do in Diyarbakir, Turkey’s Hidden Gem

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   The city’s second governor Divane Hüsrev Pasha built the simple but massive structure in 1527. There are plenty of things to see and do in Diyarbakir, one of Turkey’s most beautiful cities: massive city walls, ancient gardens, old bridge.

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7. visitmyturkey.com › en › diyarbakirDiyarbakır - Visit My Turkey!

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   Mar 29, 2020 · Diyarbakir, Turkey’s 12th largest city in terms of population, is located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. Diyarbakır, which has a history of 9 thousand years, has been the home of the Assyrians, Urartians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Eyyubids and Ottomans throughout the history.

8. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › DiyarbakırDiyarbakır – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Diyarbakır (Kurdish and Zaza: Amed; the Turkified form of Diyarbekir is also common in colloquial Kurdish) is the largest city in Southeastern Anatolia. It is on the Tigris, one of the greatest rivers of the Middle East, and is considered by many to be the capital of the Kurdish people.

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   Where is Diyarbakir located?

   • Diyarbakir, city, southeastern Turkey. It lies on the right bank of the Tigris River. Known as Amida in ancient times, the city is still surrounded by its ancient black basalt walls. Rule of the city changed hands frequently until its capture by the Ottomans in 1516. Today, a large portion of its population is Kurdish.

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   Who ruled Diyarbakir?

   • Situated on the banks of Tigris (Dicle) river in South-Eastern Anatolia, Diyarbakir still carries a medieval air with its walls encircling the city. Starting from the earliest times, the city was ruled by the Hurri -Mithani, Hittites and Assyrians. It was once the capital city of the Arami Bit-Zamani Kingdom.

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   How to get to Diyarbakir?

   • The best way to get to Diyarbakir is by flying. The city has a mid-sized international airport with regular flights from Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, and Izmir. During the high season, there are flights to several German cities. There is also a train from Ankara. However, the journey takes over 21 hours.

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   Is Diyarbakr part of Ankara?

   • Tigris University in Diyarbakır was founded in 1966 as a branch of Ankara University and acquired independent status in 1973. Diyarbakır is linked by air and railroad with Ankara, and the region has a well-developed road network. The region is part of upper Mesopotamia, comprising a large depression crossed by the Tigris River.

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   What makes Diyarbakir unique?

   • Diyarbakir is unique in many ways. Its main draws are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the impressive city walls, lavish green fields, and an old bridge. Several old houses, churches, and mosques complete the feast. Even art lovers will find something interesting in this glorious city.

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   Why was Diyarbekir renamed Diyarbakr?

   • In November 1937, Turkish President Atatürk visited the city and after expressing uncertainty on the exact etymology of the city's name, "Diyarbekir", in December of the same year ordered that it be renamed "Diyarbakır", which means "land of copper" in Turkish after the abundant resources of copper around the city. [ 17 ]

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