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Saint George Church

1,600-Year-Old Saint George Church in Diyarbakır Reopens as Art Gallery After Earthquake Restoration

In Diyarbakır’s historic İçkale district, the 1,600-year-old Saint George Church has risen again after suffering severe damage in the devastating earthquakes of February 6, 2023. Originally built in the 4th century CE by the Romans as an administrative church, the structure will reopen on August 10 as an art gallery. The restoration, led by the

Roman sarcophagus found for the first time in Diyarbakır

Roman sarcophagus found for the first time in Diyarbakır

A sarcophagus thought to be from the Roman period was found during the restoration works of the damaged points of the 5,000-year-old Diyarbakır city walls, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The sarcophagus found in Diyarbakır attracted attention because it was found for the first time. While the restoration work on the 4th stage of