Walking tour in Diyarbakır, the city of prophets! (2025 2K HDR VİDEO)

Visit Diyarbakir, Turkey on this HD walking tour.

Diyarbakır is one of the oldest settlements in Mesopotamia, with a history dating back approximately 9,000 years. It has hosted many civilizations, including the Sumerians, Assyrians, Urartians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Umayyads, Abbasids, Seljuks, and Ottomans. The city held great significance, especially during the Roman period, when the famous Diyarbakır city walls were built. During the Ottoman era, it became one of the most important trade and cultural centers of the East.

Located in Turkey's Southeastern Anatolia Region, Diyarbakır is strategically positioned between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. The city’s topography mainly consists of high plateaus. Influenced by a continental climate, Diyarbakır experiences extremely hot and dry summers, while winters are cold. One of its most distinctive geographical features is its historic walls, built from world-renowned volcanic basalt stones. Additionally, the Hevsel Gardens along the Tigris River, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, serve as one of the region’s most significant ecological areas.

Throughout history, Diyarbakır has been home to various ethnic and cultural groups. With Kurdish, Arab, Turkish, and Assyrian communities living together, the city presents a rich cultural mosaic. Diyarbakır is renowned for its traditional handicrafts, music, and cuisine, particularly for dishes like liver kebab, the famous stuffed ribs, and burma kadayıf (a type of dessert).

Today, Diyarbakır has a large young population and is a vibrant hub for cultural activities. Numerous festivals, concerts, and art events are organized in the city. Additionally, Diyarbakır is home to Dicle University, one of the region’s leading educational institutions, making it one of the most developed cities in terms of education.

From an economic perspective, Diyarbakır's economy is based on agriculture, trade, and livestock farming. In recent years, there have been significant developments in the industrial and service sectors. The city has particularly become an important production center in the construction and textile industries.

In terms of social life, Diyarbakır blends both traditional and modern elements with its historic streets, inns, and bazaars that reflect traces of the past. Sur district, the city's oldest and most historic area, holds great significance in preserving cultural heritage.

With its deep historical roots, geographical beauty, and social structure, Diyarbakır is one of Turkey's most unique cities. Its rich heritage, extending from the past to the present, along with its modern structure, gives it significant cultural and social potential. This ancient city is not only valuable to Turkey but also holds great importance in world history.

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Enjoy! [Recorded February 2025]

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