Amida Mound (Virantepe)

One of the settlement areas of Diyarbakır dating back to the prehistoric period, Amida Mound is the oldest part of the city surrounded by walls. Excavations here have unearthed artifacts from the Roman, Byzantine, Artuqid and Ottoman periods. The mound reveals that Diyarbakır has been an important center of civilization throughout history.

Artuqid Palace

Located within the Diyarbakır Walls, the Artuqid Palace is an important structure built in the 12th century and reflecting the architectural genius of the period. The palace is especially famous for the mechanical systems and water clocks developed by mathematician and engineer Al-Jazari during his time here. Although most of the palace ruins are still buried, preparatory work for excavation and restoration is underway. Today, the ruins of the palace take visitors to the splendor of the past.

Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum

The Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum exhibits artifacts that shed light on the thousands of years of history of the region. The collection covers a wide period from the Neolithic period to the Ottoman Empire and includes cuneiform tablets, stone artifacts, mosaics and coins. The Diyarbakır Archaeological Museum is open every weekday between 09:00 and 17:00 and is a must-see for those who want to understand the cultural richness of Mesopotamia.