One of the historical artifacts that visitors should swing by is Malabadi Bridge, which was built during the Artuqid period in the 12th century. The bridge has a length of 150 meters (492 feet) and a height of 19 meters (62 feet) and is often regarded as one of the oldest bridges in the region.
Hasuni Cave City is another one of the ancient wonders of Diyarbakır. Located in Silvan district, the caves offered shelter for inhabitants for thousands of years. As a matter of fact, these caves date back to the prehistoric period and were inhabited during the first years of Christianity.
The ruins of Zerzevan Castle, built by the Romans in the 4th century, await eager tourists with an appetite for witnessing history. It was a former key military base located on a trade route. There is a well-preserved underground templet of Mithraism, a mysterious religion, that draws many local and foreign tourists.
Göbeklitepe in Şanlıurfa is described as the ground zero of history and was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. With a history of some 12,000 years, Göbeklitepe is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world as its discovery changed our understanding of human history. Researchers argue that it used to be a center of faith and pilgrimage during the Neolithic Age. With its great architecture ahead of its time, the archeological site draws scores of visitors from across world.
Balıklıgöl in Şanlıurfa, also known as the Pool of Abraham, is another touristic location that is of historical and religious importance. Legend has it that the Prophet Abraham was thrown into flames at this location but survived following a miracle in which the fire and burning logs turned into water and fish.
