Water channels which have been used for various purposes for centuries are one of the most common solutions in order to bring water to city sites. We have one of the oldest water channels of the world in Van province. The most […]
Water channels which have been used for various purposes for centuries are one of the most common solutions in order to bring water to city sites. We have one of the oldest water channels of the world in Van province. The most important point is that it is still functional at present. It is around 3000 years old and it is dated back to Urartu period.
Today’s Van province was the site of Urartu civilization. The archeaologist discover new items which develop the history of Urartu Kingdom everyday. Şamran Channel is one of a few samples of water engineering.
Aphrodite and Dyonsos were very important figures for ancient Greek society. We can come across many statues in ancient Greek sites. Western Anatolia was one of the important regions because some sites were so developed that the Greek culture raised here. Aizonai […]
Aphrodite and Dyonsos were very important figures for ancient Greek society. We can come across many statues in ancient Greek sites. Western Anatolia was one of the important regions because some sites were so developed that the Greek culture raised here.
Aizonai ancient site – which is located in the border of Kütahya province- was one of the developed sites. Thus we can come across many valuable items here. Heads of Aphrodite and Dyonsos statues were unearthed. They can be considered as well preserved items.
This discovery proves us that we have more to unearth at those sites.
Rafting is one of the popular outdoor sports in Turkey. The rivers of Southern Anatolia are so impressive that every sort of outdoor sports can be practical. If you are an outdoor sport lover, don’t forget to visit Turkey. Discover Turkey and […]
Rafting is one of the popular outdoor sports in Turkey. The rivers of Southern Anatolia are so impressive that every sort of outdoor sports can be practical.
If you are an outdoor sport lover, don’t forget to visit Turkey.
South eastern Turkey is one of the hidden paradise gardens in Turkey. This territory is formed of high mountains and deep valleys. Also this territory has an original eco-system. This national park is so impressive that a visitor can fall in love […]
South eastern Turkey is one of the hidden paradise gardens in Turkey. This territory is formed of high mountains and deep valleys. Also this territory has an original eco-system.
This national park is so impressive that a visitor can fall in love with this natural beauty. It is beautiful in every season. It is a great route for hikers. Don’t forget to visit the national parks of Turkey.
Hittite civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the history. According to the historical records, it is the oldest one in Small Asia. It was so developed that it was further than their era. They had an alphabet and a recording […]
Hittite civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the history. According to the historical records, it is the oldest one in Small Asia. It was so developed that it was further than their era. They had an alphabet and a recording system.Hittite authorities were very careful about forming archives on government works and ordinary life. That’s why we have a detailed information on ancient Hittite civilization.
Also we know that they had developed construction techniques. One of the hints on this subject was unearthed in Uşaklı ancient site ( it is thought that it is lost Zippalanda city). A floor mosaic was unearthed. It is thought that it is around 3500 years old. It is older than the Mediterranean mosaics. It is thought that it is one of the oldest works on mosaics.
Hittites left us valuable heritage in order to understand modern world.
Ancent Nikea city was very important and one of the metropolitan cities of ancient era. Especially the Roman age, the city was on the top of the Small Asia. That’s why we are unearthing many great items from this age such as […]
Ancent Nikea city was very important and one of the metropolitan cities of ancient era. Especially the Roman age, the city was on the top of the Small Asia. That’s why we are unearthing many great items from this age such as sarcophagus tombs.
The discoveries in this site are so impressive that we can find anything unexpected. Necropole of the ancient site is telling us very interesting stories. One of the last discovery is very interesting. The archeaologists unearthed two mummified body into the tombs. Many sarcophagus tombs are being discovered.
Ancient Nikea city has many great historical items and stories.
Anatolia has some interesting stories. The story of a lonely minaret is a great story. This mosque was built in Central Anatolia (today’s region is Çorum province at present) 147 years ago. The mosque served the local people as a religious facility […]
Anatolia has some interesting stories. The story of a lonely minaret is a great story. This mosque was built in Central Anatolia (today’s region is Çorum province at present) 147 years ago. The mosque served the local people as a religious facility more than 100 years. A flood collapsed all mosque expect the minaret in 1981. All territory was evacuated because of flood so the minaret got lonely. That’s why it is called as lonely minaret.
It was registered as historical site so the local people never forgot it even the village was evacuated. They desire this minaret to be restored.
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 […]
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 US. It was in the deep layers of the soil. It is guessed that it is around 250 years old. The archeaologists are trying to find out how this US badge has gone to historical Zerzevan Fortress.
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 […]
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 hiking and other purposes since Roman Empire era. Roman Emperors left us a great heritage for us. Sadağı Canyon is one of the favourite points for outdoor sports at present.
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 […]
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 clearly. We don’t have detailed information on this site. Residental areas and graves were unearthed. Can it be a site where Noah’s Ark was built? Nobody is sure but it can be a proof for this theory. It needs more work.