While the history of Diyarbakır is estimated to be dated back to 3000 BC., recent excavations and researches carried out at Çayönü have revealed that civilization history in Diyarbakır can be traced to 7500 BC. Hurrian and Mitanni Kingdoms, Hittite, Assyrian, Meds, Persians, Great Alexander, Romans, Byzantine, Arabians, Seljuk and Ottomans dominated in Diyarbakır and its environs.
Especially famous for its Water Melon of enourmous sizes , Diyarbakır is very rich in terms of its cuisine.Liver kebab sold on counters of the shops during the late hours of the night known as cartlak kebab, is one of the traditional meals of region.
Kibebumbar, the richest meal of Diyarbakır, cooked by the mixture of tripe and intestine, rice, peppermint, pepper and salt. Moreover içli köfte, çiğ köfte, bulgur pilavı (kind of rice), kaburga, keşkek, Kibuku, Lebeni are meals of the region, while burma kadayıf and Nuriye desert are the famous desserts of the region. Dried layers of grape and grape sausage, otlu cheese, örgü cheese, sumac are other widely prefered meals.
Handiworks, bracelet made of woven straw, kiniş necklace, pattens and shelves embroidered with silver are creations that are likely to be bought from Jeweleries. Hand made rugs and carpets are produced in villages.
Sites
Archaeological Sites: 73
Urban Sites: 1
Natural Sites: 1
Historical Sites: -
Other Sites
Archaeological and Natural Sites: 2
Total: 77
Cultural (at Single Construction Scale) and Natural Heritages: 434
TOTAL: 511
Contact Information
OHAL Governorship : (+90-412) 228 63 00
Diyarbakır Governorship : (+90-412)224 74 87
Municipality : (+90-412)224 11 55
Hospital : (+90-412)228 54 30-34
Police : (+90-412) 248 83 55
Gendarme : (+90-412) 319 25 18
Provincial Directorate : (+90-412) 221 78 40
Tourism Information Office : (+90-412) 221 78 40 - 224 09 30
Provincial Culture Office : (+90-412) 221 00 99
Provincial Cultural Directorate
Tel: (412) 221 00 99
Fax: (412) 224 42 02
Diyarbakır State Classical Turkish Music Choir Directorate
Address: Lise Cad. R. Ali Emiri Sok. Eski T.M.O. Binası Zemin Kat Diyarbakır
Choir Tel: (0 412) 224 60 14 - 15
State Fine Arts Gallery Directorate
Dağkapı Burcu DİYARBAKIR
Tel: (0 412) 222 64 69
Fax: 244 42 02
Müze
Diyarbakır Museum
Address: Ziya Gökalp Bulvarı - Diyarbakır
Tel: (412) 221 27 55
Fax: (412) 223 08 02