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Siirt
Siirt is a pretty province located in Southeastern Anatolia, 224 km northeast of
Mardin, and separated from this province by the Tigris. This region which once
under the hegemonies of the Persians, Romans and Byzantines, was also an
important center during in the Abbasid Caliphate era.
There are numerous monuments: the 12th- century Ulu Mosque built by the Seljuks,
and the 13th- century Asakir Carsi Mosque, being the places of interest for
sightseers. 6 kms from Siirt is Aydinlar, a beautiful town where the Ibrahim
Hakki Mausoleum Complex stands, with the private Ibrahim Hakki Astronomical
Museum nearby. The tomb of Sheik Ismail Fakirullah is another significant
religious site, beside the many others.
This little city is famed for its fine pistachio nuts, widely produced on the
land. Another specialty of the region is the excellent goat blankets, which are
perfect protector in winter and make beautiful gifts. The province is full of
old citadels, bridges and has many meadows.
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