Karahantepe and Harran Full Day Private Tour

Harran Believed to be the ancient city of Haran mentioned in the Old Testament, Harran is today known more for its unusual beehive houses than as the place where Abraham the Prophet spent several years. It used to be known as Helenopolis that was burned and destroyed by Mongolian invaders in 1260. Included among the archaeological finds are those of the oldest Islamic university, city walls dating from the first and second century, six gates and a citadel. This is the city where l was born. Han el Ba'rur The remains of the Ayyubid dynasty Han el Ba'rur, a caravanserai built in 1228 to service the local trade caravans on the way of the silk road. Sogmatar The word Soğmatar comes from the word "Matar" in Arabic that means rain. It is believed that in the region, Prophet Moses escaped from Pharaoh, and engaged in farming here and that one of the well holes was opened by the miraculous scepter of Prophet Moses. Further, According to the researchers, Soğmatar was a Pagan religion centre in 2nd century A. D