LOCATION GUIDE
WHY THE SOUTHEAST
Cradle of Civilization
Southeastern Turkey is where civilization began. Gobeklitepe — the world's oldest known temple, predating Stonehenge by 6,000 years — is here. The ancient city of Mardin perches on a hilltop overlooking the Mesopotamian plain, while Sanliurfa (biblical Ur) holds sacred pools and medieval bazaars.This region offers an entirely different visual palette from western Turkey — golden limestone, vast plains, and a Middle Eastern atmosphere.
Key Filming Spots
Ancient Mesopotamia on screen.
Gobeklitepe
The world's oldest known temple — 12,000 years old. A UNESCO site that rewrites human history.
Mardin
Golden limestone city perched on a hilltop — stunning architecture spanning 3,000 years.
Halfeti & Sunken City
A partially submerged ancient town on the Euphrates — hauntingly beautiful.
Mount Nemrut
Giant stone heads of forgotten gods atop a 2,000m peak — a surreal dawn filming location.
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