Archaeological site

Cizre City Walls (Ship-shaped Walls)

Şırnak GAP

Popularity 50/100 Category Historic Site (City Walls)

Archaeology Culture

The Cizre City Walls are the historic defensive walls surrounding the town's ancient core.

Legend & Significance

According to tradition, they were designed in the shape of a ship to symbolise Noah's Ark.

History

Their origins are traced to very early periods, including the Guti era.

Architecture & Artefacts

Today, structures such as the Red Madrasah and the Abdaliye Madrasah rise upon these walls.

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