Harran

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Harran?Şanlıurfa Province, southeastern Turkey
2. How many people live in Harran?96,072 (2022)
3. How big is Harran?904 km2
4. When was Harran built?Between 25th and 20th centuries BC
5. What language do people speak in Harran?Turkish (official), Arabic, Kurdish
6. Why do Harran's houses look like beehives?The houses were built in a round, dome shape that has been used for thousands of years, making them look like beehives.

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