Church

Church of Mor Yakup (St. Jacob), Nusaybin

Mardin GAP

Popularity 55/100 Category Faith / Archaeology

Faith Archaeology

Dating to the 4th century CE, this early-Christian church and the tomb of Mor Yakup are among the region's oldest churches.

History and Significance

Linked to the famed School of Nisibis, the structure is an important example of 4th-century early-Christian architecture.

Tomb of Mor Yakup

The tomb of Mor Yakup within the church reinforces the site's religious significance as one of the region's oldest churches.

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Sources

https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mor_Yakup_Kilisesi