Destination
Mor Yakup Manastiri
Mor Yakup Monastery was built in 419 AD in the name of Saint Jacob (Mor Yakup). Mor Yakup was born in Egypt in 330 AD and became a priest in a small monastery in Alexandria. He came from Egypt to Tarsus by sea and from there to Diyarbakır. Later, he settled in the village of Şiluh (Salıh) in Turabdin. Mor Yakup, whose life was marked by miracles such as healing the sick, curing the disabled and the lame, and making a one-week-old baby speak, was later elevated to sainthood.
Mor Yakup Manastiri and 5 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 Yakup Manastiri sits within Nusaybin, Mardin. The toroti catalogue holds 40 described stops across Mardin, 5 of them in Nusaybin.
The nearest stop is Zeynel Abidin Cami ve Türbesi, 90 m to the west. Another 5 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Mor Yakup Manastiri?
- Mor Yakup Monastery was built in 419 AD in the name of Saint Jacob (Mor Yakup). Mor Yakup was born in Egypt in 330 AD and became a priest in a small monastery in Alexandria. He came from Egypt to Tarsus by sea and from there to Diyarbakır. Later, he settled in the village of Şiluh (Salıh) in Turabdin. Mor Yakup, whose life was marked by miracles such as healing the sick, curing the disabled and the lame, and making a one-week-old baby speak, was later elevated to sainthood.
- Where is Mor Yakup Manastiri?
- Mor Yakup Manastiri is in Nusaybin, Mardin.
- How long does it take to visit Mor Yakup Manastiri?
- The suggested visit time for Mor Yakup Manastiri is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Mor Yakup Manastiri?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Mor Yakup Manastiri; the closest are Zeynel Abidin Cami ve Türbesi, Gazipaşa İlkokulu , Beyazsu.