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šŸ° Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape

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šŸ° Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape
UNESCO World Heritage Site in southeastern Türkiye


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 23:48

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

šŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • Located along the Tigris River in southeastern Türkiye
  • City walls stretch nearly 6 kilometers with basalt construction
  • UNESCO World Heritage inscription: 2015
  • Encompasses both fortress walls and Hevsel Gardens floodplain

The Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape lies in southeastern Türkiye along the Tigris River and represents ...

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