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Basakli Destination Guide
Touring Basakli in Turkey
Basakli in the region of Diyarbakır is located in Turkey - some 433 mi or ( 698 km ) East of Ankara , the country's capital city .
Time in Basakli is now 08:56 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Istanbul " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Mosul, Aleppo, Ad Darbasiyah, Yuvacik, and Viranşehir. Being here already, consider visiting Mosul . Check out our recommendations for Basakli ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Türbe
Türbe is the Turkish word for "tomb", and for the characteristic mausoleums, often relatively small, of Ottoman royalty and notables. It is related to the Arabic turba, which can also mean a mausoleum, but more often a funerary complex, or a plot in a cemetery.
Located at 37.72 40.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Göksu Dam
Göksu Dam is a dam in Turkey. The development was backed by the Turkish State Hydraulic Works.
Located at 37.68 40.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır is one of the largest cities in southeastern Turkey. Situated on the banks of the River Tigris, it is the administrative capital of the Diyarbakır Province and with a population of about 843,460 it is the second largest city in Turkey's South-eastern Anatolia region, after Gaziantep.
Located at 37.91 40.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Massacres of Diyarbakır (1895)
Massacres of Diyarbakir were massacres took place in the Diyarbekir Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire between the years of 1894-1896. The events were part of the Hamidian massacres which targeted the region's Christian population: Armenians and Assyrians.
Located at 37.91 40.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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