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During the late 8th and 9th century Harran was a centre for translating works of astronomy, philosophy, natural sciences and medicine from Greek to Syriac by Assyrians and thence to Arabic, bringing the knowledge of the classical world to the emerging Arabic-speaking civilization in the south. Baghdad came to this work later than Harran. Many important scholars of natural science, astronomy, and medicine originate from Harran which were non-Arab and non-Islamic Assyrians, including possibly the alchemist Geber.

[http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Geber]

This is one of the many historical spots to visit in Turkey. It is poorly reserved and the location does not much help/inform tourists. However, the people of Harran, especially children and youth, try protect the location and help tourists. It is fun to go around the location with local people.