Arıca, Gercüş
Arıca | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 37°30′32″N 41°26′38″E / 37.509°N 41.444°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Batman |
| District | Gercüş |
| Population (2021) | 344 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Arıca (Kurdish: Kefri; Syriac: Kafro Elayto) is a village in the district of Gercüş, Batman Province in Turkey. It is populated by Syriacs and by Kurds of the Kercoz tribe. In 2021, the population was 344. It is located in the historic region of Tur Abdin.
In the village, there are churches of Mor Aho and Mor Dimet, Mor Ya’qub, and of Mor Barsaumo. The ruins of the Monastery of Mor Barsaumo are located nearby.