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The history of Sanliurfa 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 (often referred to as Urfa) 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. |
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TheLongTone Sun Oct 15, 2006 18:43 UTC
Interesting, Urfa is definately on my list, might combine it with a trip to Syria. But your'tourist traps' page isn't about traps as such. Its a helpful & fascinating guide to what to do:I'd place it elsewhere! | irisbe Fri Dec 23, 2005 20:09 UTC
That really looks like a very very interesting place to visit! | cevher Thu Jan 9, 2003 12:13 UTC
We Want More! We Want More! :) | MalenaN Sun Jan 5, 2003 14:55 UTC
Great info Volkan! Sanliurfa seems to be an interesting place to visit. |
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