This is Harran.
This is Harran.
It's 30 miles to the center of Sanliurfa. The name of the district, which is in the distance, means "crossroads" in ancient civilizations, due to its etymological structure.
It's 30 miles to the center of Sanliurfa. The name of the district, which is in the distance, means "crossroads" in ancient civilizations, due to its etymological structure. The word ⁇ Harranu ⁇ means ⁇ Travel and Caravan ⁇ in the pre-Asian language ⁇ Akata ⁇ . Sociologically and historically, it contains the meaning of the City where civilizations were born and met. It is necessary to perceive, understand and recognize Harran not only with the district center, but also with its surroundings and even with the plain. Harran was a destination for Assyrian merchants, who had close trade relations with Anatolia, especially during the Assyrian Trade Colonies.