Tag Archive for: Turkey
An Evening at Diyarbakır Castle, by Mehmet Masum
Diyarbakir is an old city in region of Kurdistan in the southeast of the Turkey. It is known for its historical walls, a landmark that witnessed more than 2 thousand years history. Walls of Diyarbakir are more than five kilometers long, among…
Behram Pasha Mosque, by Mehmet Masum
A view from Behram Pasha Mosque. This Ottoman mosque was built in 1572 by Behram Pahsa, Governor of Diyarbakir. Diyarbakir is an old city in region of Kurdistan in the southeast of the Turkey, known for its long and historic walls. Walls of…
Hasan Pasha Han, by Mehmet Masum
The Hasan Pasha Han in the city of Diyarbakir. Han, which highly impressed Western travellers with its 17th century opulence has underground stables that could accommodate 500 horses. Its lovely pool, and its jewellers, knifemakers and bootmakers…