TURKEY, journalist Tülay Çetinkaya Saraçoğlu-Mystical, mysterious city where history and nature meet: Şanlıurfa

In this article, I will try to introduce Şanlıurfa, a city of many historical beauties in the Southeastern Anatolia region, which is also known as the land of the prophets and has an important place in human history. Before starting the article, I would also like to thank Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeynel Abidin Beyazgül, who opened the doors of Şanlıurfa, also known as the ‘museum city’, and informed us about the city and its historical sites that shed light on its history.
Source: https://haber.dk/tarih-ve-doganin-birlestigi-mistik-gizemli-sehir-sanliurfa/30374

Mayor Beyazgül did not disappoint us and gave us very valuable information about the mysterious ruins in the city, from the Kızılkoyun Tea Garden, which was completed in the Kızılkoyun Necropolis area, to Göbeklitepe, Karahanlı Tepe, and Taş Tepeler, which became the center of attention of the world with archaeological excavations and changed the course of history. .
The „Kızılkoyun Tea Garden”, which was completed in the Kızılkoyun Necropolis area by the Metropolitan Municipality, which continues its efforts to increase the tourism potential in Şanlıurfa, fascinates those who see it with all its splendor.
KIZILKOYUN GARDEN IS FASCINATING WITH ALL ITS MAGNIFICENCE
Continuing its efforts to increase the tourism potential in Şanlıurfa, which everyone admires with its historical texture and cultural assets, Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality has put the Kızılkoyun Tea Garden at the service of city tourism.

Local and foreign tourists who come to visit Şanlıurfa spend a day intertwined with history at Şanlıurfa Museum, Kale Skirt and Kızılkoyun Necropolis, located on the Balıklıgöl plateau.
A total of 103 rock tombs were unearthed during the 1st and 2nd stage works of the buildings that were expropriated and demolished by Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality in the city, which resembles an open-air museum with its historical and touristic places.
Restoration and lighting works in accordance with the historical texture have been completed in the caves where 2,200-year-old rock tombs from the Roman period were discovered, and the Kızılkoyun Necropolis area adorns the city with its sparkling appearance at night.
“KIZILKOYUN TEA GARDEN SUITS VERY MUCH FOR ŞANLIURFA”
Stating that they offer a decent and spacious environment where citizens can drink tea and relax in a comfortable environment, Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeynel Abidin Kızılkoyun said that the Necropolis area is bright.

Mayor Beyazgül said, “We are in the Haleplibahçe Region of Şanlıurfa. There are Kızılkoyun Necropolises in the north of our area. There are rock tombs from the Roman period in the necropolises. The history of these graves dates back to 2,200 years ago. We, as Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality, made these places sparkle at night. We created a very beautiful view by illuminating the inside of the caves. Şanlıurfa Mosaic Museum is located to the west of the Kızılkoyun Necropolis area. In the north is Şanlıurfa Castle. When we look towards the east, we see an area with historical houses that were the subject of the Liberation of Urfa. Nearly 60 slums were filled in the area we are currently in. These slums were expropriated by our Municipality. We turned a bed of roses into this beautiful place. When our citizens, local and foreign guests come here, we have created a place where they can relax and enjoy their tea after visiting historical places. „I wish good luck to our Şanlıurfa,” he said.
“ŞANLIURFA HAS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT VIEW”
Citizens resting in Kızılkoyun Tea Garden thanked Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeynel Abidin Beyazgül for bringing such a beautiful work to Şanlıurfa tourism. Citizens stated that Şanlıurfa has become more beautiful compared to previous years and that they could not recognize Şanlıurfa when they came to the city and that the city had a completely different appearance.
Within the scope of Kızılkoyun Landscaping works, with a total project area of 4 thousand square meters, 6 camellias, 1 buffet, seating areas, walking paths, green areas, irrigation system and lighting were completed and put into service.

MAYOR BEYAZGÜL, “SOLVING THE MYSTERY IN KARAHANTEPE IS IMPORTANT FOR THE WHOLE WORLD”
In Şanlıurfa, which attracts the attention of the whole world with its historical, touristic and cultural values, the city has become the center of attention of the world with Karahantepe and Stone Hills, which were unearthed in the archaeological excavations carried out after Göbeklitepe changed the course of history.
After 2019 was designated as the „Year of Göbeklitepe” by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the tourism activity in the city had a positive impact on the number of accommodation and visitors. Şanlıurfa has also increased its tourism targets by becoming the „Tourism Capital of the Islamic World” in 2023.
Preparations have been completed under the coordination of Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality and Şanlıurfa Governorship in order to increase the diversity of tourism in Şanlıurfa and to enable local and foreign guests coming to the city to visit and see the city more comfortably.
Pointing out that Şanlıurfa has many historical and touristic areas to be discovered, Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeynel Abidin Beyazgül pointed out that the mystery of Karahantepe should be solved in 2023.
Mayor Beyazgül said, “Karahantepe is a place where new mysteries and new secrets emerge. Karahantepe contains some mysteries and secrets. When we look at Karahantepe, we see works of art there, just like those in Göbeklitepe. We also see architecture and engineering in the findings revealed here. When we look at Karahantepe and compare it with Stonehenge, Stonehenge was built 5 thousand years after Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe. Humanity needs to uncover the hills in Karahantepe in Şanlıurfa and solve the mystery as soon as possible. We wonder what was done 12 thousand years ago. We have clues. In order for the whole world to solve this mystery in 2023, they need to spend their energy on Şanlıurfa. Of course, it is important to visit in terms of tourism. However, there is one more important thing and that is solving the mystery here. “This is very important for the whole world.” He included his statements.
Göbeklitepe arouses curiosity with its mystery and splendor…
Göbeklitepe in Şanlıurfa, which is 12 thousand years old and the zero point of human history, is one of the most visited places by tens of thousands of tourists. Three handbag carvings on stone columns in Göbeklitepe, which are similar to the handbag carvings unearthed on stone columns during archaeological excavations in many parts of the world, invited new discoveries.
The handbag carving found in the Göbeklitepe ruins in the Haliliye district of Şanlıurfa was also found in different regions. The discovery of three handbag carvings on the stone columns in Göbeklitepe, which changed the course of history with its discovery, will reveal new discoveries.
The handbag carvings unearthed in archaeological excavations carried out by the Sumerians, Hittites, Assyrians, Egyptians, Aztecs, Mayans, India, Africa and Easter Island are similar to the carvings found in Göbeklitepe. Embossed stone carvings with similar bags found in almost every region also make archaeologists think. The fact that all the bags seem to come from the same factory is astonishing when local and foreign tourists come and examine them.
MONOLITE EMBROIDERED BAG MOTIF AMOUNTS CURIOSITY

Bag shapes painted on stones in Göbeklitepe, which is visited by thousands of local and foreign tourists every year, attract the attention of archaeologists and history researchers. Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeynel Abidin Beyazgül stated that Göbeklitepe, which sheds light on the past with its 12 thousand years of history, preserves its mystery and that archaeologists and history researchers can conduct research within the scope of the studies to be carried out, adding that Şanlıurfa awaits its visitors with all its mystery.
“THERE ARE MANY MYSTERIES TO BE SOLVED IN GÖBEKLITEPE”
Mayor Beyazgül said, “Welcome to Göbeklitepe, the center of mysteries and secrets. This is the zero point of history, there are interesting facts, let’s talk about the more visible ones. They covered Göbeklitepe and left. The reason they do this is that they are thinking of going back. After 12 thousand years, we had the chance to reveal this secret history. There are many mysteries to be solved here. When we look at the figures depicted on huge stones, we can see many animal figures and human hands, but they do not show a human head.
WHAT PURPOSE WERE MYSTERIOUS BAGS USED FOR?
There are many messages that remain mysterious in Göbeklitepe, the zero point of history, but we need to find and discover these messages. Communities in a hunter-gatherer lifestyle hunted animals and used their fur as clothing. However, when we look at another monolith, we see that three bag figures used in the modern world are carved into stones. What was done with these bags and for what purpose they were used needs to be investigated. We can see the same bag tens of thousands of kilometers away.
THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE STONES IN GÖBEKLITEPE IS CONNECTED WITH SPACE AND THE STARS
In some books, we read that there is a relationship between Göbeklitepe and aliens or a different tribe. All different thoughts offer a different perspective to this region. It is said that the arrangement in Göbeklitepe is similar to the stars in space. It is said that this mystery has a relationship with different cultures and civilizations. Our archaeologists need to reveal the mystery of Göbeklitepe with concrete data and documents. „From the findings unearthed here, it is understood that a very developed and artistic community lived together.”
The tourist guide who brought the tourists to Göbeklitepe stated that the bag motifs carved into the stone and preserving their mystery were also seen in different civilizations and symbolized the innovations that the gods brought this bag, adding that there are also queens carrying these bags today.
Another visitor stated that the figures in Göbeklitepe are in different parts of the world and that each symbol has a meaning and that Göbeklitepe is not a temple but a space station connected to space. He stated that the arrangement in the area resembles star clusters.
AN AUTHENTIC HOTEL SUITABLE FOR THE TEXTURE OF THE CITY
‘El-Ruha’ hotel, one of the numerous beautiful hotels in the city center of Şanlıurfa, is a beautiful hotel that has been in service since 2005, right in the center of the city, opposite Balıklıgöl, with its authentic architecture and 5-star comfort. The area with rocks under the hotel is used as ‘Sira nights’. It is one of the nice hotels that we can recommend to those visiting the city.
The source from which the information was taken: https://haber.dk/tarih-ve-doganin-birlestigi-mistik-gizemli-sehir-sanliurfa/30374