Founded in 397 AD, Mor Gabriel Monastery is the oldest surviving Syriac Orthodox monastery in the world and remains an active religious center.

Located in the Tur Abdin region, it is often called the “Second Jerusalem” by local Christians due to its spiritual significance.

The monastery features intricately carved stonework, peaceful courtyards, and chapels echoing centuries of prayer.

Guided tours offer a rare look into the still-thriving traditions of one of the world’s oldest Christian communities.