Ramparts and Ruins in Diyarbakir

Diyarbakır Ramparts: The Diyarbakır ramparts are famous for being the longest second rampart after the great wall of China, with 5.5 km long and 7 - 8 m high. Black Basalt Ramparts composed of 16 castles and 5 main gates are the most attractive places of the city. Magnificent sample of mediaeval military architecture, these ramparts were decorated with inscriptions and embossments.

Ramparts were restored by Byzantine Emperor Costantinus in 349 B.C. But the exact date of their construction is not known.

Cayönü Ruins: It is on Elazığ highway, 65 km north west of Diyarbakır, in Ergani county, the antique city is dating back to the Neolithic Age, that is its long history reaches back to 9000 years ago. It is estimated that this place of settlement is one of the first permanent settlement places. Findings that have been brought into light around the primitive settlement place of Çayönü, grind stones, flint stones, various items made from bone and clay are exhibited at Diyarbakır Archeology Museum.

 
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