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Harran's domed houses offer a peek into life 250 years ago

by Daily Sabah with IHA

ISTANBUL Feb 27, 2019 - 12:45 am GMT+3
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by Daily Sabah with IHA Feb 27, 2019 12:45 am

Şanlıurfa has become a center of attraction after Göbeklitepe, which is widely seen as ground zero for the history of humanity, was declared as the main tourism theme of 2019. Although the ancient remains of mankind's first temple dating back 12,000 years is the star attractions of the city, the 250-year-old vernacular domed houses of Harran district also get their fair share of visitors.

These unique houses are built on the top of a square-shaped building. Their unique architectural design allows the homes to provide a cooler climate during the summer and remain warm during the winter. Rose leaves, straw, soil and egg whites are used in the mortar of the buildings. Since the exterior of the homes is covered with wet clay, they have withstood the test of time, maintaining their original architectural features from centuries ago.

The houses, which have been restored with new mortar from time to time to prevent damage, are located in groups. The tops of the domes are open, allowing the homes to get sunlight and provide ventilation which allows smoke from the inside to escape easily.

As archaeologists have marked the sites of the houses as archaeologic ally important, the houses have been placed under protection. Although the houses are a major tourist attraction, they are not used by local people.

Speaking to the press after their tour of the vernacular domed houses, a tourist from Istanbul said: "We decided to pay a visit to the vernacular domed houses after our trip to Göbeklitepe. The houses were built centuries ago but they are still intact. It is a must to see these houses if you happen to find yourself in Şanlıurfa."

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