Phrygian rock tombs are important archeological items in this landscape. One of them is in Central Anatolia region of Turkey.

This tomb was built as two rooms and second room was an extra room. There was an relief that described the tomb’s features. Unfortunately due to the lack of archeological excavation, we have insufficient information on this landscape.

It can be considered as a monument tomb.

In addition to official archeological sites, there are more unofficial sites in Turkey. One of them is in Central Anatolia.

This site was used as Roman settlement area and necropolis. Illegal excavation caused damages on tombs and bodies. The tombs were shattered and bones were fell apart. It is thought that this area was built in early Roman age. Due to the absence of legal archeological excavation, we don’t have sufficient information on this area.

This area is located in country side of Eskişehir province. The authorities should notice here so we can have more information on Roman age of Small Asia.

As we know, the sites had been built nearby springs or rivers in the past. Water had a vital meaning for city life, indeed we have the same rule at present. Eumania was the site that was in this group. Indeed it was a small site but it had a military base in the region. There used to be a fortress on the peak of the hill. The skirts of the hill was used as necropolis.

This ancient site requires more archeological interest because it has more to inform us about historical background of the region.

This landscape hosts many religious sites that have historical importance. This fact proves us that this peninsula has many valuable information to uncover. This ancient site is in that group. Şar ancient site that is located in Adana province is dated back to Hittites. It was one of top religious centers. It has many valuable monuments in the field.

Şar city was built by Hittites and it was one of two religious centers that was named as ” Clichian Komana”. Also Hittite kings came here to join religious rituals. Temple had the fertile fields so it had a good income. Priest of the temple managed this income. This priest was the second man on the protocol after the Hittite King, also this priest was the member of royal family.

East Roman Empire had a church built here. It was a glorious building. Unfortunately it was collapsed by a lighting. The walls were decorated with icons.

One of the monumental building was the theater of the site. It was built with Roman engineering. It was one of the oldest theaters in Small Asia. It had a glorious appearance. There were underground rooms for various purposes such as cages for wild animals.

I recommend you to visit this ancient site due to its importance.

Persians moved to Aegean coasts of Small Asia. They wanted to have a wide empire and also they wanted to collapse all states in their route. They invaded Phokaia. Persian Emperor Kyros died here and they had a monumental tomb built in the end of 5th century BC. It was so glorious that it has been standing for centuries.

It is located in Foça district of Izmir province. It is one of few Persian monuments in Small Asia.

An ancient site that is nearby Mt. Kerkenez in Yozgat province has a great historical feature. It is thought that it is lost city Pteria. This ancient site had deep impacts on historical age of Small Asia.

It is thought that it was built by Phrygians due to the inscriptions we found. But as other theory, it was built in 600 BC by Meds. It is a site that had 7 km. long walls. It was ruined by Persians in 547 BC. So we couldn’t come across much items in the site. According to some items, it is thought that it was Pteria ancient site. Also very interesting historical events became true in that site; One of them was ” the battle of sun eclipse”. Meds and Lydians had been making war for six years. Eclipse of Sun became true in that day and Thales had an oracle in that way. The day became night. Meds and Lydians thought that Gods got angry with their war. So they decided to sign a treaty. It was on 28th of May 585 BC.

Lydian King Creuz decided to make a military campaign to the other side of Red River (Persians were on the other side). But he wanted to know the results of his campaign so he went to the Oracle center. The fortune tellers told him that a strong empire would go down. So he made his campaign to Pteria. He also invaded Pteria. Lydian King faced Persians there but none of both side won the battle. Lydian King was going back to capital Sartes but he didn’t know that Persians were following them. Persians attacked Lydians nearby Sartes and Lydian empire went down. So oracle became true.

It is located in Yozgat province of Turkey. Some pieces of Pteria are exhibited in Anatolia Civilization Museum of Ankara.

Turkey’s southeast is as rich as the western side of Turkey. As it is the junction region between Mesopotamia and Small Asia, this region has been used as zone of transition. That’s why we can come across unique pieces of some civilizations. Konak church of Hakkari is one of them .

There is an inscription typed in Assyrian language. It is also a church with different features although it has a small dimension. Two sun watches are important components of the building. Its construction year isn’t absolute. Also it needs a reconstruction.

It is one of the legacies that Turkey has.

As we know that Central Anatolia was the home of early Christians. As the whole territory was made of volcanic ash, the soil is very easy. It is easy to shape the underground. Peristremma was built in that territory. It was a hidden city that was built in a natural canyon. Today we name the region as Ihlara valley.

This place was built during Roman period and Christians were tortured by Roman authority. So they decided to settle in a hidden place. Christians found this natural valley and carved churches & facilities. It was very hard to discover and attack here. So this valley was their home. Here was called as Peristerimma. Due to the climate, Christians had a cooler atmosphere here. The public of Peristerimma built many churches in the region. The environment was decorated as if the nature hid those people.

Today the stairs were built in order to go down the base of the valley. Still you can feel those people who lived here. You may feel as if they are still there. Grape is also an important product of the soil here.

Ihlara valley is located in border of Aksaray province. It is a natural wonder. It is one of the worth visiting places of Central Anatolia.

Black Sea is a wild sea. Mostly big waves and winds are characters of Black Sea. Also as the weather is changeable in Black Sea region, sometimes the vessels may need a quiet bay to hide. Gideros Bay is one of them. It is like a paradise in Black Sea region.

The historical background of the region is dated back to 15th century BC. Historian Strabon recorded that the first settlement was done by Amazons. The region has been famous for tree species to build ships for centuries so it had been used as storage from 8th century BC to 18th century AD. According to historical sources, it was a good hiding place for mariners. Also it was a stop on a trade route.

It is located in border of Kastamonu province and it is a worth visiting place for nature lovers

It is certainly known that Roman engineering is very impressive. A path monument of a Roman army is very important because it has a special meaning. It is located in border of Bartın province ( Western Black Sea region). This was a fountain indeed and it was planned to serve for water supply to Roman Armies in Small Asia. They could be able to stop here and supply water for them. It was built in the name of Roman Governor Gaius Julius Agullia between 41-54 AD. There were stairs to climb up the hill. The most outstanding feature is the statement on the monument ” In memory of peace and friendship among states, for the dignity of Emperor Cermanicus”. It is the wish of peace that we are longing for even today.

It is one of the worth seeing monuments of Romans in this landscape.