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  • [TURKEY.EAST 29130] ’Old houses of Mardin.’ The old town of Mardin in southeastern Turkey is famous for its houses built of honey coloured limestone, many of which are decorated by ornate carving. The streets of Mardin are cascading from a steep hill which overlooks the Mesopotamian plains. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29130] ’Old houses of Mardin.’ The old town of Mardin in southeastern Turkey is famous for its houses built of honey coloured limestone, many of which are decorated by ornate carving. The streets of Mardin are cascading from a steep hill which overlooks the Mesopotamian plains. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29132] ’Stonecutter in Mardin city Museum.’ Mardin, in southeastern Turkey, is famous for the beautiful ornate carving on the outside of its buildings. A stonecutter, working on a slab of limestone, is portrayed in the Mardin City Museum. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29132] ’Stonecutter in Mardin city Museum.’ Mardin, in southeastern Turkey, is famous for the beautiful ornate carving on the outside of its buildings. A stonecutter, working on a slab of limestone, is portrayed in the Mardin City Museum. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29134] ’Latifiye Mosque in Mardin.’ The 14th century Latifiye Mosque in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) has an exquisitely carved entrance portal in Seljuk style. In the courtyard locals are playing cards and discussing the news of the day. Mardin served as a capital of the Artuqid dynasty between the 12 the and 15th centuries, which resulted in much of the Islamic heritage visible in the city today. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29134] ’Latifiye Mosque in Mardin.’ The 14th century Latifiye Mosque in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) has an exquisitely carved entrance portal in Seljuk style. In the courtyard locals are playing cards and discussing the news of the day. Mardin served as a capital of the Artuqid dynasty between the 12 the and 15th centuries, which resulted in much of the Islamic heritage visible in the city today. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29136] ’Latifiye Mosque in Mardin.’ The 14th century Latifiye Mosque in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) has an exquisitely carved entrance portal in Seljuk style. In the courtyard locals are playing cards and discussing the news of the day. Mardin served as a capital of the Artuqid dynasty between the 12 the and 15th centuries, which resulted in much of the Islamic heritage visible in the city today. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29136] ’Latifiye Mosque in Mardin.’ The 14th century Latifiye Mosque in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) has an exquisitely carved entrance portal in Seljuk style. In the courtyard locals are playing cards and discussing the news of the day. Mardin served as a capital of the Artuqid dynasty between the 12 the and 15th centuries, which resulted in much of the Islamic heritage visible in the city today. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29138] ’Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. The reason for its high location is that it was also used as an astronomical observatory. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29138] ’Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. The reason for its high location is that it was also used as an astronomical observatory. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29140] ’Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. The reason for its high location is that it was also used as an astronomical observatory. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29140] ’Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. The reason for its high location is that it was also used as an astronomical observatory. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29142] ’Dome of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29142] ’Dome of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29144] ’Dome of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ A ribbed dome of the Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. Next to it one sees the minaret of the Great Mosque which stands lower down in the city. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29144] ’Dome of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ A ribbed dome of the Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. Next to it one sees the minaret of the Great Mosque which stands lower down in the city. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29146] ’Dome of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ A ribbed dome of the Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. On the right one sees the minaret of the Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) which stands lower down in the city. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29146] ’Dome of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ A ribbed dome of the Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. On the right one sees the minaret of the Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) which stands lower down in the city. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29148] ’Zinciriye Medresesi and Great Mosque in Mardin.’ A ribbed dome of the Zinciriye Medresesi (right) in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. Lower down in the city is a minaret and another ribbed dome which belong to the Great Mosque. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29148] ’Zinciriye Medresesi and Great Mosque in Mardin.’ A ribbed dome of the Zinciriye Medresesi (right) in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. Lower down in the city is a minaret and another ribbed dome which belong to the Great Mosque. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29150] ’Portal of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The 14th century Zinciriye Medresesi (Islamic school) in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) has an exquisitely carved entrance portal in Seljuk style. Mardin served as a capital of the Artuqid dynasty between the 12 the and 15th centuries, which resulted in much of the Islamic heritage visible in the city today. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29150] ’Portal of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The 14th century Zinciriye Medresesi (Islamic school) in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) has an exquisitely carved entrance portal in Seljuk style. Mardin served as a capital of the Artuqid dynasty between the 12 the and 15th centuries, which resulted in much of the Islamic heritage visible in the city today. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29152] ’Courtyard of Great Mosque in Mardin.’ Manipulating a rosary an old man traverses the courtyard of the 11th century Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) in Mardin (southeastern Turkey). The stairs in the background lead to the entrance porch of the mosque's minaret. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29152] ’Courtyard of Great Mosque in Mardin.’ Manipulating a rosary an old man traverses the courtyard of the 11th century Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) in Mardin (southeastern Turkey). The stairs in the background lead to the entrance porch of the mosque's minaret. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29154] ’Kite flying in Mardin.’ In Mardin (southeastern Turkey) flying kites is a favourite pastime due to the strong winds that whirl around the cliff on which the city is built. Most children in Mardin fabricate their own kite: a hexagonal piece of plastic kept in shape by three sticks. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29154] ’Kite flying in Mardin.’ In Mardin (southeastern Turkey) flying kites is a favourite pastime due to the strong winds that whirl around the cliff on which the city is built. Most children in Mardin fabricate their own kite: a hexagonal piece of plastic kept in shape by three sticks. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29131] ’Vaulted corridors in Mardin.’ Sheltered from the scorching sun, citizens of Mardin (in southeastern Turkey) can navigate a labyrinth of old streets by way of vaulted corridors (abarra) between the houses. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29131] ’Vaulted corridors in Mardin.’ Sheltered from the scorching sun, citizens of Mardin (in southeastern Turkey) can navigate a labyrinth of old streets by way of vaulted corridors (abarra) between the houses. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29133] ’Woman with facial decoration in Mardin.’ Old woman with traditional facial decoration at the 14th century Latifiye Mosque in Mardin (southeastern Turkey). Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29133] ’Woman with facial decoration in Mardin.’ Old woman with traditional facial decoration at the 14th century Latifiye Mosque in Mardin (southeastern Turkey). Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29135] ’Latifiye Mosque in Mardin.’ The 14th century Latifiye Mosque in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) has an exquisitely carved entrance portal in Seljuk style. In the courtyard locals are playing cards and discussing the news of the day. Mardin served as a capital of the Artuqid dynasty between the 12 the and 15th centuries, which resulted in much of the Islamic heritage visible in the city today. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29135] ’Latifiye Mosque in Mardin.’ The 14th century Latifiye Mosque in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) has an exquisitely carved entrance portal in Seljuk style. In the courtyard locals are playing cards and discussing the news of the day. Mardin served as a capital of the Artuqid dynasty between the 12 the and 15th centuries, which resulted in much of the Islamic heritage visible in the city today. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29137] ’Fountain at Latifiye Mosque in Mardin.’ Fountain at Latifiye Mosque in Mardin (southeastern Turkey). Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29137] ’Fountain at Latifiye Mosque in Mardin.’ Fountain at Latifiye Mosque in Mardin (southeastern Turkey). Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29139] ’Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. The reason for its high location is that it was also used as an astronomical observatory. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29139] ’Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. The reason for its high location is that it was also used as an astronomical observatory. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29141] ’Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. The reason for its high location is that it was also used as an astronomical observatory. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29141] ’Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. The reason for its high location is that it was also used as an astronomical observatory. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29143] ’Dome of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ A ribbed dome of the Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29143] ’Dome of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ A ribbed dome of the Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29145] ’Dome of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ A ribbed dome of the Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. On the right one sees the minaret of the Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) which stands lower down in the city. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29145] ’Dome of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ A ribbed dome of the Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. On the right one sees the minaret of the Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) which stands lower down in the city. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29147] ’Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. Between the ribbed domes of the madrasa one sees the minaret of the Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) which stands lower down in the city. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29147] ’Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) overlooks the green plains of Mesopotamia. The madrasa (Islamic school) was built 1385 by the Artuqid dynasty which ruled parts of Anatolia and northern Syria from its capital Mardin. Between the ribbed domes of the madrasa one sees the minaret of the Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) which stands lower down in the city. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29149] ’Portal of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The 14th century Zinciriye Medresesi (Islamic school) in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) has an exquisitely carved entrance portal in Seljuk style. Mardin served as a capital of the Artuqid dynasty between the 12 the and 15th centuries, which resulted in much of the Islamic heritage visible in the city today. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29149] ’Portal of Zinciriye Medresesi in Mardin.’ The 14th century Zinciriye Medresesi (Islamic school) in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) has an exquisitely carved entrance portal in Seljuk style. Mardin served as a capital of the Artuqid dynasty between the 12 the and 15th centuries, which resulted in much of the Islamic heritage visible in the city today. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29151] ’Courtyard of Great Mosque in Mardin.’ The courtyard of the 11th century Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) is dominated by a cylindrical minaret. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29151] ’Courtyard of Great Mosque in Mardin.’ The courtyard of the 11th century Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) in Mardin (southeastern Turkey) is dominated by a cylindrical minaret. Photo Mick Palarczyk.

  • [TURKEY.EAST 29153] ’Girl in Mardin.’ Girl in Mardin (southeastern Turkey). Photo Mick Palarczyk.

    [TURKEY.EAST 29153] ’Girl in Mardin.’ Girl in Mardin (southeastern Turkey). Photo Mick Palarczyk.

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