About Dara (Anastasiopolis)
Dara or Daras (Turkish: Dara Antik Kenti; Greek: Δάρας; Syriac: ܕܪܐ) 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 (in 530, 540, 544, 573, and 604). The former archbishopric remains a multiple Catholic titular see. Today, the village of Dara in the Mardin Province occupies its location.
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Location and Access
Dara (Anastasiopolis) is located in Artuklu district, Mardin. Coordinates are 37.18333, 40.93333. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Mardin.
Places to Visit Near Dara (Anastasiopolis)
Religious Sites
Şeyh Yusuf Hemedani Türbesi
Historical Places
Dara Ancient Site – Bridge 2
Religious Sites
Dara Mahallesi Camii
Historical Places
Dara Ancient Site – Bridge 1
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Dara Ören Yeri Değirmen
Religious Sites
Şeyh Hamidi Türbesi
Religious Sites
Religious Sites
Mir Türbesi
Historical Places in Mardin
Historical Places
Boncuklu Tarla
Historical Places
Mardin Castle
Historical Places
Kasımiye Madrasa
Historical Places
Historical Places
Historical Places
Historical Places
Historical Places
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Mardin
- District Artuklu
- Category Historical Places
- Period Doğu Roma · 6. yüzyıl
- Opening hours Gündüz saatleri
- Entrance Ücretli (düşük)
- Visit duration 1,5 saat
- Best season İlkbahar ve sonbahar
- Coordinates 37.18333, 40.93333
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