Shot on: December 19, 2023
Location: Mardin, Türkiye

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About this Mardin vlog:
I flew down to southeastern Türkiye to visit Mardin. I knew it was very different from the western part of the country. It was amazing to stand in Mesopotamia and see the cradle of civilization. I had great travel adventures exploring the ancient streets, looking for garbage donkeys. Along the way, I also saw:
- Mardin Castle
- Zinciriye Medresesi
- Syrian border
- Mardin Old Town
- Mardin market

I ate some local Mardin cuisine also. I stopped at Sultan Sofrasi for Mardin Tabağı and Harirê. I also went to an Assyrian wine house and drank Assyrian wine made from Boğazkere grapes. The next day, I went to a restaurant for some more local Middle Eastern food and ordered the traditional breakfast, or Serpme Kahvaltısı. The amount of food that came out was crazy!

About the culture of Mardin, Türkiye:
Mardin, a historical city in southeastern Türkiye, stands as a striking example of a cultural melting pot. Perched on a hill overlooking the plains of Mesopotamia, Mardin is renowned for its unique architecture, which blends Islamic and Christian influences, reflecting the diverse groups that have inhabited the region over centuries. Its old city is a labyrinth of narrow alleys lined with ancient stone houses, churches, mosques, and madrasas.

Historically, Mardin has been home to various ethnic and religious groups including Kurds, Arabs, Syriacs, Assyrians, Armenians, and Yezidis. This diverse population has contributed to a rich cultural tapestry, evident in the city's traditions, cuisine, and languages, with Kurdish, Arabic, Syriac, and Turkish commonly spoken. Celebrations and festivals in Mardin often showcase this diversity, with Christian and Islamic holidays observed side by side.

Mardin's role as a melting pot is not just historical but continues today, as it remains a symbol of coexistence and cultural intermingling in a region often marked by conflict.

About Mardin’s history:
Mardin, a city steeped in history in southeastern Turkey, has been a crossroads of civilizations for millennia. The city's history can be traced back to the Assyrian Empire, around 4000 BCE, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in the world. Over the centuries, Mardin was ruled by various empires including the Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Seljuks, and Ottomans. Each left their mark on the city, contributing to its architectural, linguistic, and cultural diversity.

Mardin is particularly known for its distinctive Artuqid architecture, dating from the 12th to 15th centuries, which blends Islamic and Christian influences. Its Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate, famed for its sandstone buildings, narrow alleys, and ancient religious structures, including the impressive Deyrulzafaran Monastery and the Great Mosque.

Throughout its history, Mardin has been a mosaic of different ethnicities and religions, including Kurds, Arabs, Syriacs, Armenians, and Yezidis. This blend has given rise to a rich cultural tapestry, evident in the city's languages, traditions, and cuisine. Despite periods of conflict and change, Mardin has remained a symbol of coexistence and resilience, reflecting the many layers of history and culture that have shaped it.

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