Gelinkaya

Gelinkaya (former Keverhavar) is a town in Midyat district of Mardin Province, Turkey. The town is situated at 37°25′N 41°16′E in Southeastern Anatolia. Turkish state highway D.380 is to the north and Midyat is to the east of the town. The distance to Midyat is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi). The population of Gelinkaya is 5203[1] as of 2011. The area around Gelinkaya was frequently plundered by the Assyrians in the ancient ages. Later the area was annexed by various states including the Roman Empire. After the 7th century the area was annexed by the Arabs During the reign of Al-Ma'mun of Abbasids, a series of settlements including Gelinkaya were founded by Arabs and Turks.[2] (But there are other theories about the origin of Gelinkaya residents.) In 1994 Gelinkaya was declared a seat of township. Cereal, lentil and grapes are the main agricultural crops.

Gelinkaya
Town
Gelinkaya
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°25′N 41°16′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMardin Province
DistrictMidyat
Elevation
960 m (3,150 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total5,203
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
47500
Area code(s)0482
Licence plate47

References
  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  2. Town page (in Turkish)
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