Roman Road in Ankara
The Roman road in Ankara is a paved street of ancient Ancyra in the Ulus area, found in 1995. It lies close to the Roman Baths, the Temple of Augustus and the Column of Julian.
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Saint John the Evangelist in Asia Minor
John the Evangelist in Asia Minor is mostly the story of Ephesus. Tradition says John led the churches of the province from there, was sent to…
Cilicia Province of Roman Empire
The Cilicia province lay on the south coast of today's Turkey, with Tarsus as its capital. Pompey made it a Roman province in 64 BC.
Roman Province of Thracia
Thracia used to be in the borders of modern Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Thracia was populated by the indigenous Thracian people. Their country was known as…
Roman Province of Armenia
The Roman province of Armenia was created by Emperor Trajan in 114 AD during his war with Parthia, and Hadrian gave it up in 118 AD.
The Roman Province of Syria
The Roman province of Syria began in 64 BC under Pompey, and its capital Antioch is today's Antakya in southeastern Turkey.
Roman province of Mesopotamia
The Roman province of Mesopotamia was set up by Trajan in 116 AD and again by Septimius Severus around 198 AD, with Nisibis, today's Nusaybin, as its capital.
Amazing Photo of Ephesus from 1895
A recent discovery of a photo taken by an Austrian traveler sparked joy in Ephesus community. An Austrian traveler visited Ephesus ruins in the year 1895.…
Urartian Women’s Grave Found in Van
A noblewoman was found buried with a full set of jewelry in an Urartian necropolis in the Gürpınar district of Van. Read what was found and who the Urartians were.
The Most Used Turkish Idioms in Daily Life
Don’t Be A Stranger: The Most Used Turkish Idioms in Daily Life Turkish is a very rich language in terms of idioms and proverbs. Turkish people…
Jewelry Made of Human Teeth in Catalhoyuk
Human teeth with holes made on purpose were found at Çatalhöyük in central Turkey. They seem to have been worn as jewelry about 9,000 years ago.
Turkish Dish Suggestions for Newcomers in Turkey
If You Have Difficulty Getting Used To Turkish Food, These Are For You! Turkish Dish Suggestions for Newcomers in Turkey Turkish cuisine is one of the…
Amazing Illustration of Ancient Ephesus Port
This amazing illustration shows us how Ephesus Port looked like during the golden era of Ephesus, Turkey. Silting and land slides filled the Ephesus Port with…
Eid al-Adha, Kurban Bayramı, in Turkey
If you arrive to Turkey for your holiday around the Eid al-Adha holiday, you will see people being more cheerful and friendly, wandering in the streets…
9 Historical Names of Istanbul: From Byzantium to Today
Istanbul was Constantinople until 1930 and Byzantium before that. Here are its nine historical names, with dates and meanings.
Heraclitus and Ephesian School
Ephesus hosted some of the best and most well-known philosophers of ancient times such as Hipponax and Heraclitus. Also, one of the most important philosophical schools…
Mass at the House of Virgin Mary nearby Ephesus
Mass times and feast days at the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus, with the dress code and the wishing wall and holy water fountains below the chapel.
10 Amazing Places to Visit in Turkey
Turkey offers a great variety of unique attractions for visitors. I created a list of 10 Amazing Places to Visit in Turkey which can give you…
Laodicea Ancient City and the Lukewarm Church of Revelation
Laodicea ancient city near Denizli grew rich on banking, black wool and medicine, yet Revelation 3 called its church lukewarm. Its history, water, ruins and church, from a licensed local guide.
Introduction into Seven Churches of Revelation
The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey: what Revelation is, who wrote it, the pattern of the seven letters and where each church stands today, from a licensed local guide.
Antandrus Ancient City in Turkey
Antandrus was a port town at the foot of Mount Ida on the Gulf of Edremit, linked to the Trojan legend. Its Roman house with mosaics and its cemetery are being excavated.
Alinda Ancient City in Caria
Alinda was a hilltop city of ancient Caria above the Karpuzlu plain in Aydın Province. Queen Ada held it when Alexander the Great arrived, and its walls, agora and theater still stand.
Famous Movies Shot in Turkey
Here are 19 famous movies shot in Turkey — from classics like From Russia With Love (1963) to Skyfall (2012) and Charlie’s Angels (2019) — with…
Guide to the Temple of Hadrian in Ephesus
The Temple of Hadrian, located in the middle of the ancient city of Ephesus, was built to honor the Emperor of Rome Hadrianus. It was built…
6 Interesting Facts about Istanbul
Six interesting facts about Istanbul, from its seven hills to the old Tunnel metro and the Grand Bazaar, plus where to see the hills yourself.
Olive Oil in Turkey
History Olive Oil The oldest historically discovered data on olive trees dates back to about 40 thousand BC. In the archaeological studies carried out on the…
Hire Tour Guide for Troy in Turkey
Troy has been fascinating humanity since the beginning of our shared written culture. Legend of Troy was first told by Homer in his epic oral poem…
The Great Theater of Ephesus and the Riot of Acts 19
The Great Theater of Ephesus seated about 24,000 people, and in Acts 19 the silversmiths’ crowd shouted for Artemis there for two hours. Its history, the inscriptions that match the story, what you see today and the concerts, from a licensed guide in Ephesus.
Weather in Istanbul and What to Wear in Istanbul
What to wear in Istanbul depends on the season. A short guide to the weather in Istanbul, the rainiest months and what to pack.
Mausoleum of Atatürk, Anitkabir, Ankara
Anitkabir in Ankara is the mausoleum of Atatürk, with a Lion Road, a ceremonial plaza and the Hall of Honor.
Domestic and International Flights in Turkey
Turkish Airlines (THY) has a total of 341 aircraft, of which 18 are cargo and 323 are passengers. THY, the company with the largest flight fleet…