Balikligol
The Pool of Sacred Fish, a serene complex of pools and mosques tied to the legend of the Prophet Abraham. Entry to the pools and surrounding gardens is free.
City in Turkey
Sanliurfa
3 things to see
One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, where the Pool of Sacred Fish at Balikligol draws pilgrims and is free to walk around, and the nearby Gobeklitepe rewrites the timeline of human civilization as the oldest known temple complex. Wandering the old bazaar district costs nothing and prices there are rock-bottom, with cheap local food and tea making this one of the better-value stops in southeastern Turkey. Pair it with Gaziantep for its mosaics and famous food scene, and the cooler spring and autumn months are far more comfortable than the fierce summer heat.
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Gobekli Tepe
The oldest known monumental site in the world, dating back 12,000 years and reshaping everything archaeologists thought about early civilisation. Entry is affordable and the site lies a short drive from the city.
Sanliurfa Bazaar
A sprawling covered bazaar that feels unchanged since Ottoman times, selling spices, copper, and handwoven textiles. Free to explore and one of the most atmospheric markets in southeastern Turkey.
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