About Mor Sobo Church
Mor Sobo Church is a Syriac Orthodox church located in the Midyat district of Mardin province, Turkey. Situated in the Syriac-inhabited village of Anıtlı, it was built in the 6th century and dedicated to Mor Sobo, a Persian prince who was killed for being a Christian. It was actively used until the 15th century and is now in ruins. In 2021, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as part of the Late Antique and Medieval Churches and Monasteries of Midyat and Surrounding Area (Tur ʿAbdin).
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Location and Access
Mor Sobo Church is located in Midyat district, Mardin. Coordinates are 37.47644, 41.61011. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Mardin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Mardin
- District Midyat
- Category Religious Sites
- Period 600
- Coordinates 37.47644, 41.61011
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