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Dara
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Dara
Dara or Daras was an important East Roman fortress city in northern Mesopotamia on the border with the Sassanid Empire. Because of its great strategic importance, it featured prominently in the Roman-Persian conflicts of the 6th century, with the famous Battle of Dara taking place before its walls in 530 AD. The city is located in Mardin Province, Turkey.
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Country: Turkey
District: Mardin Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 5th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Byzantine
Site Features: Byzantine Monuments
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Elevation: 568 m
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