Amida Höyük is a historical mound located within the boundaries of Diyarbakır city. This mound is one of the important archaeological sites shedding light on the historical past of Diyarbakır. Additionally, the area where the mound is located has a rich historical and cultural heritage.

In ancient times, Diyarbakır was known as Amida. This region held a strategic position bearing the traces of many civilizations. Amida Höyük has become an important archaeological site for researching and understanding the traces of this rich historical past.

The mound serves as a significant discovery area for archaeologists, and various excavations have revealed remnants from different periods. Among these remnants are ancient settlements, temples, tombs, and other archaeological findings. These remnants are of great importance in understanding the cultural and historical heritage of the civilizations that once inhabited the region.

Amida Höyük has been a settlement area witnessing the sovereignty of many different civilizations since prehistoric times. Therefore, archaeological studies and discoveries in the region are a valuable source for understanding the extensive history of Diyarbakır.