Western Anatolian region of Turkey hides many ancient sites. Since the history has been recorded, many ancient sites have been recorded. Some of them were unearthed and some of them…
Sephardic Jewish Community of Anatolia
We have mentioned on multi-cultural structure of Anatolia several times. Various communities contributed Anatolian culture in many ways. Sephardic communities contributed the economy of Anatolia after their arrival to Anatolia.…
Marine Trade Routes of Ancient period
As we all know that Anatolian peninsula is covered by three seas (Aegean, Black Sea and Mediterranean). So marine trade routes have great importance as others as, such as Silk…
Era of Assyrian Trade Colonies
This is the period that had lasted in 2nd century BC in Small Asia. Assyrian traders established sites that were based on trade of local underground wealthies and economical activities.…
St.Paul – firstly he was a Jewish but he became an apostle- his trip in Anatolia
St.Paul is known as one of the best known apostles of Christianity but he was a Jewish originally. He was born in Tarsus.His original name was Saul of Tarsus. He…
Menora and Constantinople
Menora is one of the sacred symbols of Jewish religion. It has been searched for centuries( even at present). It is guessed that menora was brought to Constantinople or it…
Jewish Community and Anatolia
Every religion has a different place in the history of Anatolia. Anatolia is known as a geography where various religious systems live together. That’s why Jewish community has an important…
The secret naval base of Ottoman; Antalya
The Mediterranean and Aegean coasts are always very important for the states and empires in the history ( in the past and present). Also they are very suitable in order…
A new Roman site was unearthed in Cappadocia
Cappadocia is famous for fairy chimneys and underground cities but new discoveries prove us that Cappadocia is more than them. There was an ancient site in historical records and it…
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to whole world….. I wish the spirit of goodness and helpful Santa Claus will be in our life forever…. Demre of Antalya is the homeland of Santa Claus.…