Kaleden Urfa Manzarasi - 2808. Sk. No:28

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Nice place great view of Urfa

Urfa Castle BC. It is estimated that it was built on a neolithic area dating back to 10,000 years. The 12,000-year-old Balıklıgöl Statue and the Castle area, unearthed near the castle and exhibited in the Şanlıurfa Museum, reveal the history of the Balıklıgöl basin. In the records of the 6th century, the castle is not mentioned. The first records of the castle belong to the 11th century. Accordingly, the castle 6 century. and 11th century. Accepted opinion about the castle: M.S. It was built during the Abbasid period between 812-814. The two columns of the Corinthian capitals on the fortress Edessa Karalı 9. During the MANU period, M.S. It was built between 240-242 as monumental columns. The Syriac inscription on the eastern column reads: "I am AFTUHA, the son of the military commander BARSAMAS (son of the Sun). This column and its statue are made by the daughter of the Crown Prince MANU, the wife of the king MANU, the lady and the guardian, the Queen Shalmeth." The Urfa Castle is surrounded on three sides by a rock-cut trench. Furthermore, the passage between Aynzeliha Tunnel and the castle and Aynzeliha Lake was provided.

The Legend of Urfa Castle Şanlıurfa, known as the sheriff of the prophets, is also a city of legends. While telling the legend of Balıklıgöl, one of the symbols of Şanlıurfa, Urfa Castle is definitely mentioned. With the spread of this legend, the Urfa Castle is known as the castle where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire. According to the legend; Hz. Abraham opposes the King of the time, Nemrut, and tells the people to abandon idolatry and believe in only one god. Hz. Memrut, who was very angry with İbrahim, He orders Ibrahim to be killed. All the wood in the region is collected and a fire never seen before is lit. With the ropes stretched to the columns of the Urfa Castle, Hz. Abraham is thrown into the fire below. However, at this time, with God's wisdom, fire turns into water and wood turns into fish. Hz. Nemrut's daughter, who fell in love with İbrahim, was also Hz. He jumps into the fire after Ibrahim. A small lake is formed where it falls. This lake is called Ayn Zeliha Lake. Balıklıgöl is also called Halil-ül Rahman Lake, which means friend of Allah. Due to its legend, the fish in Balıklıgöl are believed to be sacred. Another legend in which Urfa Castle is mentioned is as follows: There are mountain ranges extending from the west to the south of Şanlıurfa. The summit of the highest peak in these mountains is wide, flat, and rocky. At the highest part of the cliffs, there are rooms carved into the rocks, each a masterpiece of art. It is called Nemrut's Throne. Hz. A ruler who reigned in Şanlıurfa during the reign of Jesus fell ill with a bad illness. Hoping to cure his illness. He sends a delegation and a letter to invite Jesus to Şanlıurfa. In his letter, he says that he believes in the Bible and that if he accepts his invitation to Şanlıurfa, he will believe in Christianity with all his people and asks him to find a cure for his illness. Hz. Jesus states that he is very pleased with what is written in the letter, but that he cannot come to Şanlıurfa. He gives a handkerchief to the delegation, which he puts on his face to heal the ruler's illness. The delegation sets out, but a short distance from Şanlıurfa, they drop a handkerchief into a well in a place known as Eyyüp Sultan Office today. The delegation that managed to get the handkerchief out of the well reaches the ruler. The monarch rubs the handkerchief on his body and gets rid of the disease. He hides the handkerchief as a miracle of the prophet. He remained in Şanlıurfa until the reign of Mendil Me'mun. However, Me'mun is defeated in a war with the Byzantines. During the agreement made after this defeat, the Byzantines gave Hz. He demands Jesus' handkerchief. Me'mun also gives the handkerchief. The well, where the delegation accidentally dropped the handkerchief, is today considered a holy place for both Muslims and Christians. Every year, on the day the handkerchief fell into the well, Christians come to Eyyüp Sultan Office and make a vow. It is rumored that the columns (catapults) in the Urfa Castle were made to commemorate this handkerchief and well in the said period. It is also believed that one of the pillars hides endless water, and the other, endless gold. It is said that if the water column is destroyed, the city will be under water, and if the other column is destroyed, it will be under gold. Other Places to See in Sanliurfa If there is a need to rank among the places to see in this city, the first place to go is Balıklıgöl. Then, the Halil-ür Rahman Mosque, right next to Balıklıgöl, should be seen. Based on the legend of Balıklıgöl, the place to be seen after these two places is Urfa Castle. In this way, you put together the pieces of the most important story of the region. Göbekli Tepe is another place we recommend that you go back to without seeing it while you are in Şanlıurfa. Gobekli Tepe tour, which is the oldest temple in the world and sheds light on the past, can be an unforgettable memory especially for those who are interested in history, art history and archeology. You can visit the Harran region, visit ancient cities, caves and historical mosques. If you like to discover new tastes as well as new places, we recommend you to taste the great food of the city.