Destination
Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi
The church, built in the name of Mor Behnam and his sister Saro and now known as Kırklar Church, takes both of its names from early Christian legends and is a structure dating to the middle of the 6th century. The ceiling section, carried by arches set on 12 massive columns in the east-west direction, is built of smoothly cut stone. After Mardin became the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchal Center in 1293, the spiritual and administrative affairs of the people began to be administered from this church.
Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi sits within Kızıltepe, Mardin. The toroti catalogue holds 40 described stops across Mardin, 10 of them in Kızıltepe.
The nearest stop is Şeyh Çabuk Camii, 50 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Sanliurfa – Mardin route passes 700 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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- What is Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi?
- The church, built in the name of Mor Behnam and his sister Saro and now known as Kırklar Church, takes both of its names from early Christian legends and is a structure dating to the middle of the 6th century. The ceiling section, carried by arches set on 12 massive columns in the east-west direction, is built of smoothly cut stone. After Mardin became the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchal Center in 1293, the spiritual and administrative affairs of the people began to be administered from this church.
- Where is Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi?
- Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi is in Kızıltepe, Mardin.
- How long does it take to visit Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi; the closest are Şeyh Çabuk Camii, Gazipaşa İlkokulu, Mardin Ulu Cami.
- Is Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Mor Behnam (kirklar) Kilisesi lies 700 m from the Sanliurfa – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.