Diyarbakır is one of the historical regions of Turkey. We can come across many items from ancient periods. An item can be a such interesting. An item that was unearthed in Zerzevan Fortress is very unexpected to see. A historical US badge was found. It is understood that it was from the earlier times of…
Bursa Sadağı Canyon
Turkish landscape has many natural beauties. Marmara region that is located in Northern Western part of Turkey is one of the luckiest regions in Turkey. Bursa province has some of them. Sadağı Canyon is located in the border of Orhaneli county of Bursa province. Sadağı Canyon is the natural beauty. It has been used for…
The residental area nearby the Noah’s Ark
According to the archeaological proofs, the Noah’s Ark can be on the outskirt of Mt. Ağrı. This figure was considered as a track of a vessel when it was discovered. And an archeaological discover was created many questions for experts. A residental area’s trace was discovered around that figure. Unfortunately this residental area isn’t known…
Crusaders in Anatolia territory
Crusaders have a long history in Anatolia which had a strategical importance on the route of Jerusalem. Even Crusaders founded small states as ducedom and shire. Southern Turkey (at present) was the homeland of those states. We also know that Crusaders ruined Constantinople and founded a Latin Kingdom. This kingdom had lasted for 60 years.…
Beylic era of Anatolia and Ottoman Beylic
After Anatolia Seljuk Empire lost the dominant on Anatolia region, some small autonomous states that are named beylic were existed. The head of those beylics were mostly former Seljuk soldiers. They declared their autonomous governance. Ottoman Beylic was one of the border beylics. It was on the border of East Roman Empire. Thus Osman bey…
A Wonderful Canyon in Turkey; Girmana Canyon
Turkish landscape is full of many natural beauties. The picture above is from Eastern Anatolia. Its name is Girmana Canyon. It is located in Hekimhan county of Malatya province. It is thought that its forming started 35 million years ago. The breathtaking views of the canyon and rocks impress the outdoor sportmen. Also it provides…
Great Sineber Waterfall
Turkish landscape has many hidden natural beauties. South eastern Turkey was a banned region due to the terror. It is a rocky territory and also a gate to Mesopotamia. After the terror issue has gone, the natural beauties of south eastern Turkey started to exhibit the natural beauties of the region. Sineber Waterfall is one…
Historical Tibeti Church
As we have been expressing for several times, Turkish landscape is full of many ancient religious facilities and buildings. One of them is located in Artvin province. It is known as Tibeti Church. We don’t have detailed information on the period of construction due to the absence of inscription. It is guessed that it was…
A historical church in the city centre; Black Church
Unfortunately modern urbanisation is destroying ancient buildings and ancient anfistructure. We have many samples in the world. This article is about a church that is in the city centre of Yalova province. It is located in a residental area. It is dated back to East Roman period. There used to be an ancient city centre…
Sille village;5000 year historical heritage of Central Anatolia
We have a statement; Anatolia is one of the a few places where different communities live in harmony. This village of Central Anatolia is a proof of this statement. It is dated back to 5000 years ago. Many different cultures such as Christians and Muslims live here in harmony. There is also an ancient church…