Karahan Tepe and Ancient site of Sogmatar : an echo of a lost religion

• Sanliurfa

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  Lively bazaar of Urfa is surely not to be missed; you will find stalls selling everything from sheepskins to jeans and colorful local scarves. You can also see some ancient workshops and craftsmen you cannot see in another places.

• Sumatar (Sogmatar)

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  The word Soğmatar comes from the word "Matar" in Arabic that means rain. It is believed that in the region, Prophet Moses escaped from Pharaoh, and engaged in farming here and that one of the well holes was opened by the miraculous scepter of Prophet Moses. ​ In the centre of the town is a hill with remnants of a civilization that dates back to the 2nd century, during this time it was a pagan centre. The hill was an outside sanctuary, originally the seven temples, and each temple on a different hill; the Sun, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury. More investigation revealed this was a grave monument and sacred area which is thought to be a representation of Mare-late, the Lord of Gods, with those praying to the centre of the hill similar to modern prayers towards Mecca. In Sogmatar, You will visit Pognon’s Cave, sacred hill, and Mars temple.

• Han El Barur

  30 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  Han el Ba'rur The remains of the Ayyubid dynasty Han el Ba'rur, a caravanserai built in 1228 to service the local trade caravans on the way of the Silk Road.

• Karahan Tepe

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  Karahantepe is an ancient archaeological site in southeastern Turkiye, near to Gobekli Tepe. Dating back over 11,000 years, it is part of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period and features T-shaped pillars, human and animal carvings, and elaborate stone strutures.
• Food And Drinks

  Breakfast - Breakfast at hotel included.