Istanbul hosted different civilizations and languages throughout history. Historical names of Istanbul changed several times since the powers which dominate the city shifted several times too....
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Başur Höyük
Excavations in Başur Höyük Excavations have been continuing since 2007 at Başur Höyük (Basur Hill), near Aktaş village, 20 km from Siirt city of Turkey. Rescue...
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Turkish flag is one of the most beloved and devoted symbols in Turkish culture today. Turkish Republic of today inherited this design from earlier Ottoman Empire....
Continue reading...Boncuklu Tarla. A Site Older Than Famous Gobeklitepe?
Beaded Field (Boncuklu Tarla) with a History of 12 Thousand Years The Beaded Field, which contains the Neolithic Age finds in Mardin, sheds light on the...
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Turkey established a separation between mosque and state in 1923. Turkey as a secular country doesn’t have a state religion. There are several articles in the...
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I compiled a list of ”Top 6 exciting activities in Turkey” for you. As a tour guide taking tours all around Turkey, I tried to choose...
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COVID-19 News from Turkey 26 July 2020 Turkey: Daily COVID-19 recoveries more than infections. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-daily-covid-19-recoveries-more-than-infections/1923238 Russian tour agencies hopeful for restarting flights with Turkey. https://www.dailysabah.com/business/tourism/russian-tour-agencies-hopeful-for-restarting-flights-with-turkey Over...
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Update – 31.05.2020 Touristic hot spots in Turkey’s Aegean ready to open doors for ‘healthy tourism Touristic hot spots and holiday resorts in Turkey’s Aegean region...
Continue reading...10 Amazing Natural Heritage Sites in Turkey
I compiled a list of the ”10 Amazing Natural Heritage Sites in Turkey” for my dear visitors. It might be long but definitely a great...
Continue reading...Topkapı Palace Museum
Home of the Ottoman Emperor Topkapı Palace Museum has been the magnificent witness of the history of Istanbul for centuries. Topkapı Palace, which was home to...
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History of Mysterious Mount Nemrut and the Commagene Kingdom In the first century BC, Antiochus the first was the king of the Commagene Kingdom which was...
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Turkey is a vast country offering thousands of places of interest. It might be hard to decide to design an itinerary in Turkey or decide what...
Continue reading...Amazing Concert in Ephesus Ancient Theater
Today an amazing moment happened in the Ephesus Ancient Theater. A boys choir coming from the United States gave a mini concert for the visitors of...
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We love storks here in Turkey. Simply because they bring babies to us Jokes aside Ephesus hosts thousands of storks every Spring and Summer. Selcuk town...
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