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Kavsan

Kavsan is a town in Savur district, Mardin, Turkey of about 1,017 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit: 40 mosques & dargahs, 31 forts & heritage and 28 caves. The must-see places are Monastery of Mor Abai, Hirbemerdon Tepe and Mardin Ulu Camii.

37.6565° N, 40.6581° EPop. 1,017

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km139
Must-see34
Notable247
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Monastery of Mor Abai, monastery near Kavsan
Must-see

Monastery of Mor Abai

Monastery · 36 km

Must-see

Hirbemerdon Tepe

Attraction · 43 km · Bismil

Mardin Ulu Camii, mosque or dargah near Kavsan
Must-see

Mardin Ulu Camii

Mosque or dargah · 49 km · Artuklu

Places near Kavsan by type

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One day from Kavsan

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:17 pm

51 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kavsan
  2. Katır Cavescave · 1 hrs
  3. Hatun Cavecave · 1 hrs
  4. Kırkdirek Cavescave · 1 hrs
  5. Kanuka Tepesiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Aktepe Höyüğüheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kavsan
Today’s loopKavsanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kavsan?

Katır Caves (cave, about 5 km), Hatun Cave (cave, about 5 km), Kırkdirek Caves (cave, about 8 km), Aktepe Höyüğü (heritage site, about 14 km), Kanuka Tepesi (heritage site, about 15 km), Monastery of Mor Abai (monastery, about 36 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kavsan?

139 places on Spotwander: 40 mosques & dargahs, 31 forts & heritage, 18 other attractions, 28 caves, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest dargah to Kavsan?

Bağlıca Mahallesi Camii, about 18 km by road; Aksu Mahallesi Camii (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kavsan?

Aktepe Höyüğü, about 14 km by road; Kanuka Tepesi (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kavsan?

Start in Kavsan, visit Katır Caves, then Hatun Cave, then Kırkdirek Caves, then Kanuka Tepesi, then Aktepe Höyüğü, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.