Midyat's Historic Charm Attracts Tourists Despite Scorching Heat

Published on 7.16.25

  Midyat, a historic district in southeastern Turkey's Mardin province, remains popular despite extreme heat, attracting tourists eager to explore its cultural heritage. The area, featured on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List since 2021, boasts iconic stone houses, ancient churches and mosques, and traditional silver workshops. Visitors stroll through the town's streets, browsing artisan markets and taking photos in traditional scarves, with some women applying henna as a cultural practice. Local tour guide Şehmus Yıldız attributes the area's appeal to its unique atmosphere and history.

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