Japan is one of the friend countries of Turkey. Also we know that two countries have deep roots in history. Turkey and Japan have deep relationship in the world. Cultural cooperation is so deep that it has been lasting for centuries. We […]
Japan is one of the friend countries of Turkey. Also we know that two countries have deep roots in history. Turkey and Japan have deep relationship in the world.
Cultural cooperation is so deep that it has been lasting for centuries. We are building Japanese gardens in Turkey. Also Ertuğrul ship of Turkish Navy incident ties up each other.
Turkish Navy Ship Ertuğrul had a visit to Japan by the order of Ottoman Sultan in 19th century. Ertuğrul vessel of Turkish Navy had a big relevance in every port she visited. When she arrived Japan, Turkish ship was at the service of Turkish-Japan friendship. While she was returning back to Istanbul, A hurricane warning had been made. Despite of this warning, Turkish captain wanted to leave the port on time. It was a wrong decision. She couldn’t handle this strong hurricane. She had sunk in the ocean. Thanks to Japanese nation, A campaign was held and the bodies of Turkish mariners were sent to Istanbul.
This incident made the cultural and social ties stronger. Still Turkey and Japan commemorate this incident at present.
Casemate system is one of the defence systems that were used in ancient sites. The structure of casemate system was the wall that was built as saw tooth. This type of this defence system was used in an ancient site which was […]
Casemate system is one of the defence systems that were used in ancient sites. The structure of casemate system was the wall that was built as saw tooth.
This type of this defence system was used in an ancient site which was unearthed in Hacilar district of Burdur province.
The ecavations are going on so we have a lot to unearth.
Some mysterious occupants were recorded in ancient Egyptian history. Those occupants damaged Egypt and Mediterranean coasts. It was a mystery till the tablet (above) was unearthed. Unfortunately it was used for a construction in a village despite the request of an archeologist […]
Some mysterious occupants were recorded in ancient Egyptian history. Those occupants damaged Egypt and Mediterranean coasts. It was a mystery till the tablet (above) was unearthed. Unfortunately it was used for a construction in a village despite the request of an archeologist in the second half of 20th century.
A carving was unearthed in a village of Afyon province in Turkey. According to the research, the tablet is around 3200 years old. When it was translated to modern language, it was stated that the mysterious sea occupants were Luwians. As they were developed in art and engineering, it was possible to build a navy and arrange a navy campaign. They sailed through Egypt Empire.
This campaign was a mystery for history. Who were those occupants? Even Egyptians were recorded them. They were Luwians and they were from Small Asia (Anatolia).
Luwians are one of the mysterious publics of the history. The reasons of that are to have a few documents and some ideological issues (especially on Greek civizilation). According to recent findings, Luwians have more importance than it is guessed. Firstly, the […]
Luwians are one of the mysterious publics of the history. The reasons of that are to have a few documents and some ideological issues (especially on Greek civizilation). According to recent findings, Luwians have more importance than it is guessed.
Firstly, the evidences show us that they had a developed culture. The key tool of a developed culture is language. They even had an alphabet. Having a language means to be developed in culture.
So Luwians had a high quality life standards. They were wealthy due to the trade. They can also be considered as the public which enchanced the history. Luwians were informed people but they were elite people. So their knowledge and life style were shared by a little number of people. They practiced this action in order to protect their perfection. That’s why they are known as people of light. It is proved that Luwians affected ancient Greek civilization. Greek civilization wasn’t as developed as Luwians in ancient era so Greeks got assistance to develop a social system from Luwians.
Ancient Greek is considered as the basis of Western culture. So the ancient Greek may lose their throne if the importance of Luwians is emphasized. That can be the ideological reason in order to undermine Luwians.
Central Anatolia is famous for underground cities because it is known that this region was the home of early Christians. Roman Empire was so cruel that a Christian could be killed by torture and pains (Before Christianity was declared as the state’s […]
Central Anatolia is famous for underground cities because it is known that this region was the home of early Christians. Roman Empire was so cruel that a Christian could be killed by torture and pains (Before Christianity was declared as the state’s official religion).
On the other hand, those undergrounds have some myths and legends. For example, they are so complex that it isn’t even easy to build them today. They are so deep that some layers of those underground cities haven’t been unearthed yet. Those underground cities’ purposes were declared as the home of Christians but it is certain that they continue to shock us.
The structure of those ancient sites are very impressive. The public who built them decorated those underground cities with some infrastructure systems. It is told that those ancient sites have more importance than we guess. They are on the top of the engineering and construction. The most interesting feature of them is their long-life duration. We shall find out more on those ancient sites in future.
This is one of the ancient kingdoms that left undeleted traces in history. This kingdom got its liberty after a hard fight from Assyrians. Also it dominated on a very cricital territory for the trade courses. Commagene Kingdom was established in the […]
This is one of the ancient kingdoms that left undeleted traces in history. This kingdom got its liberty after a hard fight from Assyrians. Also it dominated on a very cricital territory for the trade courses. Commagene Kingdom was established in the middle of Small Asia (almost). This location gained a big advantage in order to make trade income. As the kingdom had peace treatments with the other kingdoms, it could be considered as a safe place.
We can list some kings of Commagene Kingdom for the deep impact to the history. Mithradates I was one of the most well known kings of the kingdom. His goal was to unite Greek and Persian religions so he would create a magnificent synthesis. Also he planned to build Mt.Nemrut as a center of this synthesis religion.
Antiochos I, his son, had almost reached this goal. He was a king who knew the east and west cultures very well. Also he had a deep astrology and science knowledge. His reign was a golden era for Commagene Kingdom. He had a big tomb built for himself and his mother. It was on the skirt of Mt. Nemrut. He desired to reach eternity after death. This temple was so glorious that he had furnished the mountain with giant sculptures of Gods and the royal family. Even today a little part of this temple complex was unearthed. According to some myths, it can be a gate of interdimensional passages.
After the Roman Empire raised, they had defended themselves so strong that Roman Empire could acquire Commagene Kingdom in the reign of ,Antiochos I’s son, Mithradates II.
Eternity and Astrology were two passions for this kingdom. Horoscope on lion body is the evidence of this statement.
Astrology was one of the important belief systems of ancient civilizations. Thus we come across many master pieces that belong to ancient world on earth One of them was unearthed on the skirt of Mt.Nemrut; Horoscope on Lion Statue. It is a […]
Astrology was one of the important belief systems of ancient civilizations. Thus we come across many master pieces that belong to ancient world on earth One of them was unearthed on the skirt of Mt.Nemrut; Horoscope on Lion Statue.
It is a very special work because it is the configuration of stars in the date of King Antiochos’ birthday. Astrology used to symbolize the configuration of the stars in a date.
It is considered as a religious relic for Commagene Kingdom. The stars were carved on the body of lion also some stars were figured outside the the lion body. We can see the planets such as Mars, Jupiter and Mercure figured on the statue.
As it was damaged, it is under restoration and it isn’t being exhibited at the museum right now. It is considered as one of the oldest horoscopes of the world.
Medusa is a historical character that can be discussed whether it is fabolous or real. But there is a certain point; she is full of mystery. The myth on Medusa is about her death and her body. According to Ottoman official reports, […]
Medusa is a historical character that can be discussed whether it is fabolous or real. But there is a certain point; she is full of mystery.
The myth on Medusa is about her death and her body. According to Ottoman official reports, a mysterious sarcophagus was found. A German doctor was called for thesis. There is no official report that a body was there. It was claimed that he got some samples from the body. The records vanished and this event was forgotten in history.
It is thought that her body vanished. Every detail of this mystery buried in the history and became a cold case.
Giants are the mythological creatures that had lived on the earth thousand years ago. According to some evidences, those giants had lived in Small Asia. Some giant skeletons were unearthed in Small Asia. But unfortunately they were vanished. Local people found some […]
Giants are the mythological creatures that had lived on the earth thousand years ago. According to some evidences, those giants had lived in Small Asia.
Some giant skeletons were unearthed in Small Asia. But unfortunately they were vanished. Local people found some skeletons in caves and secret places. The myths of Anatolia support the existence of giants. Some legends tell us that Greek Gods fought with giants here. Although archeologists didn’t confirm anything like this officially, the local rumours tell us that there were evidences for this theory.
Although there is no physical evidence for this theory, the myths and local stories give us some hints on this theory.
Mythology is a field that gives us incredible stories which we never fed up listening to. Pelops is a historical or mythological character that lived in Small Asia. Pelops is known as a Phrygian king. Pelops’ story starts with his death. According […]
Mythology is a field that gives us incredible stories which we never fed up listening to. Pelops is a historical or mythological character that lived in Small Asia.
Pelops is known as a Phrygian king. Pelops’ story starts with his death. According to the myth, Pelops was sacrificed to Gods by his father Tantalos. He was eaten by Gods. When the Gods got aware of this, they revived him. He became a human being again. Gods punished Tantalos. He married Hippodemia later. He had a fortune. He went to Morea peninsula and the name of Morea peninsula in ancient period was Peloponnese.
The rock that is on Mt.Split gives us interesting hints about its function. One of them is to be a place of his throne. Second one is to be a basin for a sculpture of Pelops.
It is located on the skirt of Mt.Split in Manisa province.
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