Ancient of Mesopotamia

Mor Hananyo Opening Hours ⏰: The monastery is open every day from 09:00-11:30 and 14:00-17:30

Mor Hananyo entrance fee:💰 TRY 50 per person, including the guided tour

Cradled in the hills just outside Mardin in southeastern Turkey, overlooking the Mesopotamian plains, the Mor Hananyo Monastery is one of the oldest monastic churches still functioning. Founded in the 5th century, the monastery has since served as a centre of learning and worship for the Syriac Orthodox Church, one of the oldest Christian communities in the world.

This monastery, which was the residence of Syriac Orthodox patriarchs for 640 years until 1932, is the most visited monastery since it is close to Mardin.

How to get there?

Mor Hananyo Monastery is about 10 km outside Mardin by road. The best way to get here is by taxi or driving yourself. Negotiate a fare and waiting time with a taxi for your return journey, as the monastery is remote.

We visited Mor Hananyo on the way back to Mardin from Dara, which was very convenient as it was on the way.

Below is what we saw during our visit to Mor Hananyo Monastery:

1.Virgin Mary Church & Printing Press
2.Mor Hananyo Church
3.House of Saints
4.The Sun Temple
5.The Courtyard

Is Mor Hananyo Monastery Worth a Visit?

Yes, we think so.
Visiting the monastery is an interesting experience showing the unique demographics of Mardin. While the Assyrian Christian community continue to dwindle, the monastery still holds on to its beliefs as ages ago.

Cultural significance aside, it’s a beautiful setting and pretty close to Mardin.

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