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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.

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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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