Dara

New findings that have been unearthed during excavations in the ancient city of Dara in the southeastern province of Mardin reveal that the historical site had been an important olive production and trade center.

One of the most important trade centers of ancient Mesopotamia, the ancient city of Dara in southeastern Turkey, is poised for new greatness as a hub for visitors seeking historical splendor.

Excavations and research have been carried out for 34 years in Dara, in Oğuz village, Mardin, some 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the provincial center.

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The ancient city of Dara, located in the southeastern province of Mardin, has been rushed by tourists since the arrival of summer.

The first ever hot air balloon ride over the ancient city of Dara in the southeastern province of Mardin was took flight on July 30.

The ancient city of Dara, established by the Eastern Roman Empire to protect its border against the Persians, has been rushed by tourists since the arrival of summer.

A gallery grave dedicated to Roman warriors who died thousands of years ago in battles found in the ancient city of Dara in Turkey's southeastern border province of Mardin is unprecedented and unique, officials have said. 

A 1,400 year-old gallery grave unearthed during archaeological works in the ancient city of Dara in the southeastern province of Mardin has been opened to visitors after necessary measures. 
 

A gallery grave, unearthed during archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Dara in the southeastern Turkish province of Mardin eight years ago, will be opened to visitors. 

Excavations in the southeastern province of Mardin's ancient city of Dara have unearthed a 6th century cistern. The Roman-era cistern was found in a field used as a barn. 

Nihat Erdoğan, the director of the Mardin Museum, said excavation works have been ongoing in the 3,000-year-old ancient city of Dara, located on the road to Mardin's Nusaybin district. 

A church discovered in Diyarbak?r?s Zerzevan Castle is considered by some to be the first church of the Romans, who converted to Christianity from polytheistic religions Excavations in the historic Zerzevan Castle in the eastern province of Diyarbak?r?s Ç?nar district have unearthed the first church of Roman Christians beneath the fortress.