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Summary

This video explores the mystical city of Mardin, revealing its ancient history, cultural richness, and numerous legends. From tales of prophets slaying dragons to the eerie underground secrets of Dara, Mardin's past is filled with mysterious events. The video delves into the stories of local saints, magical rituals, and the enigmatic Gırnavas Hill, known for its supernatural occurrences and connections to the Quran. It also highlights Mardin's religious diversity and stunning architecture, making it a city where history and legend intertwine seamlessly.

Takeaways

• 🕌 Mardin is a city steeped in ancient history and mysticism, with legends and cultural richness at every corner.
• 🐍 According to legend, Prophet Yunus performed a miracle by killing a dragon in Mardin, leading to the city's name deriving from this event.
• 🏛️ The Deyrulzafaran Monastery, built in the 5th century, holds a 5000-year-old sun temple beneath it, reflecting ancient sun-worshipping practices.
• 🗿 The ancient city of Dara, dating back to 530 BC, features impressive underground structures including galleries, tombs, and cisterns.
• 🔮 Sultan Şehmuz, a revered Kurdish saint, is known for miraculous events, such as splashing water that reached Baghdad to demonstrate his sanctity.
• 🧙‍♂️ Mardin is believed to be protected by two ancient spells against scorpions and snakes, with the snake spell still thought to be effective.
• 🌄 The Gırnavas Hill in Nusaybin is famous for its eerie underground sounds, discovered to be from ancient relics, including Babylonian tablets.
• 📜 The Qur'an mentions the Nusaybin region, highlighting its significance with an event where local jinns heard and embraced the Qur'an's message.
• 👻 The Gırnavas Hill is believed to be inhabited by both good and bad jinns, with local traditions involving seeking help from Muslim jinns against evil ones.
• 🔔 Mardin's rich religious and cultural diversity is evident in its coexistence of mosque calls and church bells, adding to its mystical aura.

Q & A

What is the significance of Mardin in the context of ancient rituals and legends?

Mardin is considered significant due to its ancient rituals and legends, including mysterious screams from the depths of the earth, human sacrifices, and the presence of the half-snake, half-human figure Shahmeran.

What story does Evliya Çelebi tell about the origin of Mardin's name?

Evliya Çelebi recounts that the name Mardin originated from a miracle performed by Prophet Yunus, who killed a ferocious dragon living on a mountain. The mountain was named 'Kuar,' meaning 'Yılan Dağı' (Snake Mountain), and the town established in his honor was called Mardin.

What is the historical and religious significance of Deyrulzafaran Monastery?

Deyrulzafaran Monastery, built in the 5th century, served as the residence of Syrian patriarchs and is notable for its impressive architecture. Beneath it lies a 5,000-year-old Sun Temple, significant for its ancient sun-worship rituals.

What notable features are found in the underground structures of Dara Ancient City?

The underground structures of Dara Ancient City include extensive galleries, tombs, and water cisterns, showcasing advanced ancient engineering.

Who is Sultan Şehmuz, and what notable event is associated with him?

Sultan Şehmuz is a revered Kurdish saint known for his miracles. One notable event involves him splashing water from his pool in Mardin, which miraculously reached and splashed on Abdulkadir Geylani and his followers in Baghdad.

What is the legend of Shahmeran in Mardin?

The legend of Shahmeran in Mardin involves a half-human, half-snake creature. It is said that Shahmeran lived in caves and mountains in Mardin, similar to other locations like Tarsus and Adana.

What are the two types of magic believed to have been performed in Mardin?

In Mardin, it is believed that two types of protective magic were performed: one against scorpions and the other against snakes. The snake protection magic is said to still be effective, preventing snake bites in the city center.

What mysterious phenomena are associated with Gırnavas Hill in Nusaybin?

Gırnavas Hill is associated with mysterious phenomena, including the sounds of clashing swords and human screams from underground. Archaeological discoveries there include ancient Babylonian tablets and evidence of a large, ancient city inhabited by both humans and supernatural beings.

How is Gırnavas Hill connected to the Quran and Prophet Muhammad?

Gırnavas Hill is believed to be linked to an event mentioned in the Quran, where a group of jinn from Nusaybin heard Prophet Muhammad reciting the Quran and embraced Islam. These jinn are said to have continued living in Gırnavas Hill.

What unique feature does Gırnavas Hill have regarding jinn burials?

Gırnavas Hill is noted for having the only known jinn graves accessible to humans, including the graves of the jinn king Mir Osman and his sister Zeynep.