🧿 Dara (Mesopotamia)

Turkey · Europe · 37.18°N, 40.93°E

Dara or Daras was an important East Roman fortress city in northern Mesopotamia on the border with the Sassanid Empire. Because of its great strategic importance, it featured prominently in the Roman-Persian conflicts. The former archbishopric remains a multiple Catholic titular see. Today, the village of Dara in the Mardin Province occupies its location.

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Quick facts

Country	Turkey
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	37.18°N, 40.93°E · view on map

Dara (Mesopotamia) is located in Turkey, in Europe.

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