Kütahya is one of the historical provinces of Turkey. It is thought that it is dated back to Phrygian period. In addition to Phrygian period, the archeaologists unearthed East Roman, Seljuk and Ottoman period ruins. The history of Kütahya fortress isn’t clear […]
Kütahya is one of the historical provinces of Turkey. It is thought that it is dated back to Phrygian period. In addition to Phrygian period, the archeaologists unearthed East Roman, Seljuk and Ottoman period ruins. The history of Kütahya fortress isn’t clear but it could have been witnessed Phrygian era.
Despite of absence of official records, it is told that Count Dracula was jailed in Anatolia. After Sultan Mehmed II held a military campaign against Count Dracula, Ottoman sultan took him prisoner. There is no official records about this military campaign and […]
Despite of absence of official records, it is told that Count Dracula was jailed in Anatolia. After Sultan Mehmed II held a military campaign against Count Dracula, Ottoman sultan took him prisoner. There is no official records about this military campaign and results. According to the historical stories, Count Dracula was prisoned in Eğrigöz Fortress which is located in Kütahya province at present. Also the canyon of İkitaş was a place where Count Dracula had spent time.
The canyon of İkitaş
The fortress was constructed on a rocky territory that’s why it was considered as the toughest place to escape. But Vlad Tepes “Count Dracula” managed to escape from here and he ruled his earldom in Romania. The history brings us interesting stories.
Phrygian region is one of the important sight seeing places of Turkey. Due to the historical background, Phrygian region was the one of the cradles of world civilizations. The path of this region has some mysteries such as the prints on the […]
Phrygian region is one of the important sight seeing places of Turkey. Due to the historical background, Phrygian region was the one of the cradles of world civilizations. The path of this region has some mysteries such as the prints on the wall.
According to the historical records, it was an active trade route.
Turkish landscape has a lot of caves. Some of them are open for visit and some of them aren’t so famous. Balcam Cave is the cave that is in second class. But it doesn’t mean that it has nothing. In the opposite, […]
Turkish landscape has a lot of caves. Some of them are open for visit and some of them aren’t so famous. Balcam Cave is the cave that is in second class. But it doesn’t mean that it has nothing. In the opposite, it has a wide background that religion culture is involved. It is located in the province of Afyonkarahisar in Turkey.
Turkish religious culture is included some praying places such as this cave.
Central Anatolia is famous for the underground sites. Those sites still have mysteries for us. Firstly we think that the human being of ancient period didn’t have developed engineering level. But those sites make us shocked because the enginering level of those […]
Central Anatolia is famous for the underground sites. Those sites still have mysteries for us. Firstly we think that the human being of ancient period didn’t have developed engineering level. But those sites make us shocked because the enginering level of those sites is so high that we come across developed systems such as the security systems. They were well organised systems against the enemy forces.
St.Mercurius underground site which is located in the border of Aksaray province has the similar features. Even the experts can shock with the details of the underground site. The underground site of St. Mercurius can’t be seen on the surface or the security system of the site doesn’t let the enemy go further in the site.
South Eastern Turkey has many hidden historical treasures. Çukurca district of Hakkari is one of the places which were affected from terror. The natural beauties of the region became visible after treat. Fortress houses are around 400 years old. As they were […]
South Eastern Turkey has many hidden historical treasures. Çukurca district of Hakkari is one of the places which were affected from terror. The natural beauties of the region became visible after treat.
Fortress houses are around 400 years old. As they were abondoned, they needed care. Restoration of those houses will make them valuable again….
Emperor Traian was one of the well known Roman Emperors. Laodikya ancient site which is in the border of Denizli province was very important. The statue of Emperor Traian is one of the valuable items. Discover Turkey and travel in time……
Amida ancient site is an archeaological site that is located in thr center of Diyarbakır city walls. It is dated back to Roman age. It is thought that it is around 1800 years old. The archeaological excavation proves that there are more […]
Amida ancient site is an archeaological site that is located in thr center of Diyarbakır city walls. It is dated back to Roman age. It is thought that it is around 1800 years old.
The archeaological excavation proves that there are more to unearth.
Urartu civilization is one of the civilizations that shape the Anatolian culture. It was considered as one of the super powers of ancient period. They established their empire in the gate of eastern world. Ayanis Fortress is one of the remains that […]
Urartu civilization is one of the civilizations that shape the Anatolian culture. It was considered as one of the super powers of ancient period. They established their empire in the gate of eastern world.
Ayanis Fortress is one of the remains that belong to Urartu Empire. It is a fortress and a temple. It was built 2000 years ago (more than). The archeaologists unearth some items that give us hints on Urartu life style.
Van Lake has an important place for Turkish tourism. Also it has a special meaning for local economy. Diving tourism is a new trend that is developing in the region. Van Lake is a special place and it is hiding something underneath. […]
Van Lake has an important place for Turkish tourism. Also it has a special meaning for local economy. Diving tourism is a new trend that is developing in the region. Van Lake is a special place and it is hiding something underneath.
We have an only way to see this great world; diving. Divers are very lucky. They have an opportunity to discover another world.
