You're sure to be fascinated by the historic sites of Southeast Anatolia, thought to be the birthplace of biblical Abraham with a rich history dating from the Stone. Dominating the northern Mesopotamian plain is the ancient trade city of Diyarbakir. Wander its narrow winding streets and note the Great Mosque, modeled after the great Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, and the Mosque of the Prophet with its striped minaret, and the beautiful Palace Gate.
As its name translates, the architecture and cultural heritage found in Sanliurfa is truly "glorious." Reflect at the legendary Pool of Abraham, believed to have been created to extinguish the funeral pyre set by Assyrian King Nimrod to burn Abraham. Admire the 12th century Great Mosque erected by the Seljuks.
Don't miss the drive up to the 6,665' summit of Mount Nemrut to view the grandiose funeral monument to 1st century King Antiochus. At Nemrut Dagi, there are over 200 colossal stone heads, exemplary of the Hittite and Oriental practice of enthroning images of gods on mountain tops..
