Lying on the slopes of the Namaz Mountains, the city center is relatively young. However, the region has a very old history. It is believed that the flood myth in the story of Noah’s Ark happened in Şırnak, leading it to be known by the name “City of Noah”. Şırnak is an impressive city that that has witnessed the establishment of numerous civilizations on Mesopotamian, Persian and Anatolian lands. Let’s have a closer look at this city...