Eastern Anatolia has a lot of hidden historical treasures. Due to its location, the civilizations left a great heritage. Due to the careless, they are about to destroy. The ruins of Zirvanak region (Erzurum province) are very important for the historical background. Although this site has an importance, there is a lack of archeological works.…
Tymandos ancient site; A hidden site on the edge of Central Small Asia
Beside the known ancient sites, there are also many unknown ancient sites. Some of them are lost or they couldn’t be discovered although we can come across them in historical sources. Tymandos ancient site is one of the less known ancient sites; Tymandos site was located between south and central regions. It could be one…
Maiden Castle; A castle that was built on an island of Mediterranean
This is the most famous or well-known castle of Mersin. Its outstanding feature is to be built on an island of Mediterranean. It is 600 mt. far away from the coast. It was built in 1199 by Leon I. It had a very important location, even pirates used this castle as a headquarter. This castle…
Sinap Castle; A monument that waits for interest
As I stated in the article of Namrun Castle, it seems that there used to be a defensive line. Sinap Castle is on the defensive line it seems. It is the second biggest castle of the region but due to careless, it became a ruin today; This region was a strategically important in middle age.…
Namrun Castle; A strategical Clichian gate
This castle is very important for the region. Its task was to protect the region in the past. It is a typical middle age castle and it was built on a rocky territory; This castle was built in middle age and it was named as İllibru in Hittites and Assyrian periods. It was built on…
Düden Waterfall; A paradise in Antalya
Turkish Riviera is the region where you can come across history and nature together. Thanks to its natural structure, a visitor can find everything. Düden Waterfall which is located at Kepez county of Antalya is one of the real natural paradise. The spring that is broken from the mountain creates this scenery. It is one…
Fethiye Dead Sea Bay; A bay where a love had finished in a sad way
When we think of vacation in Aegean region, Fethiye is always on the top. Aegean coasts hide many natural treasures such as Dead Sea Bay. With the golden beaches, it is really a treasure. The natural structure is so impressive that a visitor falls in love when he/she visits. So this visitor becomes inhabitant of…
Kurşunlu Natural Park; Another natural beauty of Turkish Riviera
Antalya (Turkish Riviera) is the famous holiday resort of Turkey. Nature has many gifts to the region such as Kurşunlu National Park or Water Park. As you see above, it has an unique panorama. You can be sure that nature lovers will fall in love with this great treasure. With variety of animal species, this…
Manavgat Waterfall; A relaxing place in Turkish Riviera
Turkish landscape has many opportunities to visit. Natural beauties provide us great chances to have a break in the life. Adventurers and travelers can find many places to discover the natural treasures. That’s why this landscape has become popular places. Manavgat Waterfall is one of the greatest natural treasures of Antalya. It provides a great…
Daryunk Castle; An Urartu Castle in Doğubeyazıt
There are many castles from Urartu period. Urartu state built strategical castles in the region. Daryunk Castle is one of them. Daryunk Castle was one of the strategical castles of the region. In the same time, it was an important military base. Urartu tombs and items prove that it was an Urartu castle. It was…