Harran
Country: Turkey
Region: All Regions
Period: Historical
Location: 36.870833°N, 39.025°E
Description
"Harran, located in modern-day southeastern Turkey, has a rich history that spans several major civilizations, including the Assyrian Empire and the Umayyad Caliphate. In antiquity, it was a key city in Mesopotamia, strategically positioned at the crossroads of trade routes between Anatolia, Syria, and Mesopotamia. The city flourished under the Assyrians (around the 9th century BCE), serving as an important center for trade and culture. It became a major hub for the Assyrian Empire and was particularly known for its religious significance as a site of worship for the moon god Sin.