History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Kıllıt (Dereiçi), 10 km east of Savur, is a historical Assyrian village that is a fairytale-like open-air museum that gives the feeling that time froze centuries ago. It is one of the most fascinating cultural heritage villages of Turkey with its centuries-old cut stone mansions built on terraces on two slopes of the valley, narrow stone streets and historical monumental churches belonging to three different sects of Christianity (Syriac Orthodox Mor John Church, Assyrian Catholic Church and Protestant Chapel). Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The village is located at an altitude of 880 meters, in a deep valley gorge, among centuries-old oak and almond trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the village and its open-air streets is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It can be visited during daylight hours.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Historical stone buildings should not be damaged. The streets are paved with stone.•Facilities and Facilities:Historical Mor John Church, village coffee house and parking area are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Dereiçi (Kıllıt) Village, 47850 Savur / Mardin.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: 10 km from Savur center; It can be reached in 12 minutes by any passenger vehicle via asphalt road.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): Savur can be easily reached from the center by taxi or private vehicle.•Parking Availability:There is an open parking lot for 50 vehicles at the village entrance. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photo Spots and Frames:The silhouette of stone houses and the tower of Mor John Church that look like a movie set of the village from across the valley.•Light and Shooting Hours:Early morning and sunset golden hours.•Visiting Time:Spring and autumn months.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:Traditional Assyrian must, walnut sausage and fresh figs should be purchased from local producers in the village.