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Şanlıurfa

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Şanlıurfa

Şanlıurfa, ancient Edessa, Urfa or Al-Ruha, is a city located in south-eastern Turkey, and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province. It was founded in 304 BC by Seleucus I Nicator. The city was alternately conquered by Roman, Arab, Byzantine, Armenian and Ottomans.