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7 places to visit in the Pervari district of Siirt: Pervari Plateaus, Botan Creek Valley and Pervari Castle. Plan your trip to Pervari with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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Location and Basic Information

The district covers an area of 1,651 km² and its average elevation above sea level is 1,381 metres. Hizan and Bahçesaray lie to the north, Çatak and Beytüşşebap to the east, Şırnak province and Eruh to the south, and Tillo and Şirvan districts to the west.

Geography

The district centre consists of two neighbourhoods, Şakiran and Adiyan. Mount Herekol lies within the district boundaries. The municipality was founded in 1927 and is 92 kilometres from the city centre.

History and Culture

The Pervari area remained within the borders of the Seleucid Kingdom in 306 BC. The region was occupied by the Mongols in 1243 and joined Ottoman territory in 1514. In 1852, Pervari was a nahiye of the Eruh kazası attached to the Siirt sancak. Pervari Municipality was established in 1927.

Highlights

Pervari was one of the 5 kazas of the Siirt sancak: Merkez Kaza, Şirvan, Eruh, Pervari and Garzan (Kurtalan). Yazlıca Mountain (Herekul Mountain), which forms the main body of the East Siirt Mountains, spans Pervari, Siirt Merkez, Eruh and Şırnak. In the Pervari area lie the Cemikarı, Ceman and Herekul Plateaus, and in Şirvan the Bacavan Plateau.

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Places to Visit in Pervari

  • 1 Historic
  • 6 Nature
Nature

Pervari Plateaus

The highland plateaus in the upper parts of the district, at an altitude of 2,000-3,000 metres, are favoured in summer for their cool air and natural beauty as places to rest.

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Botan Creek Valley

The valley stretching along the Botan Creek that flows through Pervari is known for its deep canyons and natural beauty.

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Historic

Pervari Castle

The castle remains on the hill above the district centre are a historic defensive structure. Excavations at the foot of the castle have uncovered ceramic fragments from various periods.

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Mount Herekol

A mountain within the boundaries of Pervari; the district centre consists of the Şakiran and Adiyan neighbourhoods.

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Yazlıca and Körkandil Mountains

The two most important mountain ranges of the district.

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Zervin and Zirin Lakes

Two ponds, among the district's important lakes, that turn into marshland in summer.

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Botan Creek and Müküs Creek

The most important watercourses of the district; they flow in an east-west direction.

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Places to Visit Around Siirt Province

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While you are in Pervari, you can also see the highlights of Siirt province. These places are in other districts; Pervari is about 90 km from the provincial centre.

  • Siirt Grand Mosque — A mosque in the historic centre of the city whose original construction date is unknown; it was repaired in 1129 by the Iraq Seljuk ruler Muğîsüddin Mahmûd and in 1260 by Mücâhid İshak, one of the atabegs.
  • Botan Valley — The valley carved by the Botan Stream, a tributary of the Tigris; it gave its name to the historic region and to the Botan Principality, and is also mentioned in Xenophon's Anabasis.
  • Tillo (Aydınlar) — A district at 1,417 metres, which was one of the leading centres of madrasa culture in Eastern Anatolia.
  • Pervari and Mount Herekol — A high district in the north-east of Siirt; Mount Herekol lies within the district boundaries, and Pervari is known for its honey.
  • Şirvan — A district 26 km from Siirt at 1,002 metres, known for the zivzik pomegranates, molasses and trout farms of Dişlinar village; there are two historic churches in the district.
  • Güney Kurtalan Express — A main-line train with sleeping and dining cars, running five days a week on the Ankara–Kurtalan line and ending at Kurtalan.

Practical Information for Visiting Pervari

Suggested time
1 day
Best time to visit
June-September (plateau season)
Places to visit
7 places

What to Eat in Pervari

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  • Pervari Honey

    Pervari Honey was registered as a designation of origin on 19 August 2004 (TÜRKPATENT registration no: 59). Product group: honey. Registered by: Pervari Village Services Union.

  • Büryan Kebabı

    Büryan kebabı, prepared by slow-cooking lamb in a tandır oven, is also served in Pervari in its traditional recipe.

  • Keledoş

    A traditional soup made with lentils, bulgur and yoghurt, it is the staple dish of the winter months.

  • Pervari Butter

    Pervari Butter is obtained from the milk of sheep and goats that graze on the natural vegetation of Siirt's high plateaus. It is produced salted and unsalted and holds an important place in local cuisine.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Pervari

  • Plateau Culture

    The people of Pervari migrate to the high plateaus in the summer months. A way of life closely bound up with livestock farming and nature is maintained.

Local Products

  • Pervari Honey — Flower honey gathered from Pervari's high plateaus is ranked among Türkiye's finest honeys. It has received a geographical indication registration.

Economy

Pervari's economy is based on livestock farming and beekeeping. Pervari honey is the district's most important economic asset. Small livestock farming is the main source of livelihood.

How to Get to Pervari

Pervari is 90 km from Siirt city centre. The district is reached by road via Siirt. Due to the mountainous terrain, travel can become difficult in the winter months.

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Pervari: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to see in Pervari?

The 7 highlights of Pervari: Pervari Plateaus, Botan Creek Valley, Pervari Castle, Mount Herekol, Yazlıca and Körkandil Mountains, Zervin and Zirin Lakes, and Botan Creek and Müküs Creek.

What is there to eat in Pervari?

Pervari Honey, Büryan Kebabı and Keledoş are the standout flavours on Pervari's tables.

What is Pervari famous for?

Pervari is known for Pervari Honey and its plateau culture. The flower honey gathered from Pervari's high plateaus is ranked among Türkiye's finest honeys. It has received a geographical indication registration.

How do I get to Pervari?

Pervari is 90 km from Siirt city centre. The district is reached by road via Siirt. Due to the mountainous terrain, travel can become difficult in the winter months.

How much time should I set aside for a visit to Pervari?

Suggested visit length: 1 day. Best time to visit: June-September (plateau season).

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