MARDİN

THE HISTORY OF MARDIN IS BASED ON ITS GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION IN   MESOPOTAMIA

"The country between two rivers"... This is how the ancient Greeks referred to the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Mardin city is situated on a hilltop overlooking a 270-kilometer-long plain in the Upper Mesopotamian region. In ancient times this plain was considered one of the major grain farming lands. Because of its rich soil it was also the birthplace of many different civilization settlements. Agriculture and animal herding began in this basin, the earliest legends originated here. The legends of Noah's Flood. the Prophet Idris (known in the Bible as Enoch), Iskender-i Zulkarnaen (Alexander with the two-pointed sword and Gilgamesh are all attributed to this land.

DOOR KNOCKS

Mardin is a city located in southeastern Turkey, known for its historical architecture and cultural heritage. The city has a unique tradition of door knocks that is specific to its culture.

Door knocks in Mardin are an important part of the city's social customs and are used to announce the arrival of a guest. In Mardin, it is considered impolite to simply knock on someone's door without making a specific pattern of knocks that communicates the identity of the visitor and the purpose of the visit.

There are several different door knock patterns in Mardin that are used for different purposes. For example, a single knock is used by men to announce their arrival, while women typically use a double knock. A triple knock is used to signal an urgent or important message, and a series of quick knocks is used to signal that the visitor is in a hurry. The tradition of door knocks in Mardin has been passed down through generations, and many families have their own unique patterns that are specific to their household. In recent years, however, the tradition has been in decline, as modern communication methods such as cell phones and text messaging have become more prevalent. Despite this, door knocks remain an important cultural symbol in Mardin, and many people still follow the tradition as a way of showing respect for their heritage and maintaining a connection to their community's past.