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St. Mary Church, Diyarbakır
St. Mary Church, Diyarbakır
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St. Mary Church, Diyarbakır
St. Mary Church is a Syriac Orthodox church located in Diyarbakir, Turkey. It was first constructed as a pagan temple (A temple of the ancient Roman religion) in the 1st century BC.
The current church dates back to the 3rd century AD, and it has been restored many times during its long history.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Diyarbakır Province
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 3rd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
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Elevation: 662 m
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