Some Reflections on Mardin in Arabic Poetry

In this study, poems written about Mardin are discussed as far as can be determined from the sources available. Mardin became an important city for Arabs both before and after the Islamic conquest and after the intensive migration of Arabs. This strengthened Mardin’s geographical and commercial ties with the Arabs and created a cultural affinity between them. In this and other aspects, Mardin attracted the attention of Arab poets. After giving brief information about Mardin and its many historical, cultural and social aspects, this study examines the poems connected with Mardin in terms of issues that shed light on the historical, scientific, social and cultural situation of the city. These poems are evaluated in terms of meaning and literary arts.