In respect to Anatolian architectural, Mardin is one of the important cities in which stony architecture similar to that of northern Syria is seen widespread in southern Anatolia region.

Really, too many yellow lime stone quarries in the region dominate building construction.

So, the stone determinates every component from decoration to carrier system. One of the other factors effecting shape of this architecture is the climate of region. Morever semi-opened residences such as revak and eyvan are directed so as to remain in the shade towards the western sunlight.