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The legendary Pool of Sacred Fish (Balikligöl) where Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod. The pool is in the courtyard of the mosque of Halil-ur-Rahman, built by the Ayyubids in 1211 and now surrounded by attractive gardens designed by architect Merih Karaaslan. The fish are not a pretty sight as they thrash about frantically devouring bread thrown by visitors. But the courtyard is very peaceful and it is said that if you see a white fish you will go to heaven.

http://sanliurfa.meteor.gov.tr/ortasayfa/sanliurfa/sanliurfaorta.htm

The pool is very interesting with enormous number of fish. Besides, it is fun to watch them feeding and watching people around. :)