Altıntaş, Midyat
Altıntaş (Syriac: ܟܦܪܙܗ, romanized: Kfarze, or ܟܦܪܙܐ, Kurdish: Kevirzê, Keferzê) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Midyat, Mardin Province in southeastern Turkey. The village is inhabited by Kurds of the Dermemikan tribe and by Assyrians who belong to the Syriac Orthodox Church and speak Turoyo, a dialect of Neo-Aramaic.
Altıntaş | |
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Altıntaş Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°26′38″N 41°31′42″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mardin |
| District | Midyat |
| Population (2021) | 214 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
In the village, there are churches of Yoldath Aloho, Mor Yohannon, Mor Abrohom, and Mor Izozoel. There is also the ruins of the churches of Mor Eliyo and Mor Malke. The monastery of Mor Moses was located nearby the village, which was constructed by 1085 AD.
The village had a population of 214 in 2021.
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