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All the Midyat Stone Houses were built by hand during the ancient times.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What makes the Midyat Stone Houses even more impressive is its intricate carving of different fluid patterns that break the imposing facade of the stone houses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, up on the slopes of Upper Mesopotamia, is a town that is veiled with a profound ancient vibe called Midyat. The architecture in Midyat is an image of the excellent artisanship of Syrian Christian workers. 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