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MARDIN, TÜRKİYE (DEC. 30, 2025) (MARDIN GOVERNORSHIP - ACCESS ALL)

1. VARIOUS OF DRONE SHOTS OF SNOWY OLD TOWN WITH TRADITIONAL HOUSES

2. TURKISH FLAG WAVING ON POLE

3. CARS MOVING ON ROAD MARDIN, TÜRKİYE - DEC. 30: Poetic views were revealed as the historic city of Mardin was draped in a quiet veil of snow, transforming its familiar silhouette into a tranquil winter scene in eastern Türkiye.

As snow settled over the ancient city, the narrow streets and terraced buildings took on a timeless beauty, accentuating the harmony of Mardin’s architecture with nature.

Softened by the snowfall, Warm-toned stone mosques and churches blended history and nature into a single, serene tableau.

Situated on a rocky hill overlooking the Mesopotamian plains in southeastern Türkiye, Mardin is distinguished by its cascading stone architecture that descends the hillside in terraced formations.

The city's traditional stone houses, constructed from honey-colored limestone quarried locally, have been integral to the urban landscape for centuries. These structures exemplify the architectural continuity that has characterized the region throughout its long history.

Mardin's old city has maintained continuous habitation for millennia, with some buildings dating to the medieval era. The urban fabric reflects the successive influence of multiple civilizations, including the Assyrians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Ottomans.

In 2000, UNESCO included the Old Town of Mardin on its Tentative World Heritage List, acknowledging the site's exceptional architectural and cultural significance.

Reporting by Sadi Ozcan / Writing by Ayse Elif Erdis