Photo: Timo Roller (CC BY 3.0) · Source Mount Cudi
A mountain 2,144 metres high, north of the Şırnak central district. In early Christian and Islamic tradition, it is regarded as the mountain where Noah's Ark came to rest.
View on map4 places to visit in the central district of Şırnak: Mount Cudi, Şırnak Castle Ruins and Şırnak University Campus. Plan your trip with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Geographical Location
Şırnak lies in the far south-east of the Southeastern Anatolia Region, on the Iraqi border, where mountains and valleys intertwine. The central district has an area of 1,701 km² and an elevation of 1,363 metres. The Şırnak city centre takes its name from ‘Şehr-i Nûh’ (Nuh’s city) and was founded north of Mount Cudi.
Historical Context
Mount Cudi is mentioned in early Christian and Islamic tradition as the mountain where Noah’s Ark came to rest after the Flood. It is also named in Sumerian and Babylonian inscriptions.
History and Culture
According to Evliya Çelebi’s Seyahatname (Book of Travels) and historical traditions, the city’s past goes back to before the Flood of Noah. Under the Ottomans, Şırnak was attached to Cizre until 1914, when it was attached to Siirt province. Şırnak was established as a province on 16 May 1990. Clashes broke out in the provincial centre in 2015, in which many people were injured and lost their lives.
Highlights
Şırnak Merkez district lies in the Eastern Anatolia Region, where winters are harsh. The central district is in the second agro-ecological zone, with extensive forest and pasture on rugged terrain above 1,000 metres.
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