As we have mentioned for several times, Anatolia has been the homeland of the various civilizations through all times of history. Also the belief systems including religions are the important contents of the civilizations. Since the beginning of the Christianity, Anatolia has an important place. For example, Anatolia is on the way of pilgrimage. Christian…
Christmas soul of Anatolia
As we all know that Christmas belongs to Christianity, and it is celebrated in Western countries. Anatolia and Turkish Republic aren’t the places you expect to see enthusiastic Christian soul because of different culture. But I will tell you a different story. Around 2000 years ago, a place was here named Demre (Today it is…
Sven Stefan Bulgarian Church; The iron church
As we know that Istanbul has been a cosmopolitan city for hundred years. That multi- cultural feature shows itself with great pieces. Iron church is one of them. It is located on the bank of Golden Horn. It belonged to Bulgarian society of the city. As they declared themselves as an independent country, they also…
St.Antoine Church;the biggest Catholic church of Istanbul
Istanbul is province that we can come across every sort of religious facilities. Taksim square -(Pera was the old name) is a region where all religions live in harmony. St.Antoine Church is one of the great churches of Taksim square. It was built in 1906. It is the fourth church. Three of them were built…
New sites like Göbeklitepe
If we use this statement; the history of human being is rewritten in Southeastern Turkiye, it will be completely true. When Göbeklitepe ancient site was discovered, it was told that the history of human being had been rewritten. After this discovery, the works on the region proved that Göbeklitepe wasn’t only one. Şanlıurfa province of…
Apollonius of Perge;A forgotten genius
Perge ancient site is one of the sites that science and philosophy were developed. Every ancient site was famous with a sciencetist or a philosopher. There is a mathematician that couldn’t get the value he deserved. His name was Apollonius of Perge. We still use the mathematic terms he developed. He was the father of…
Phrygians; The Greeks of East
Anatolia has hosted some civilizations that had great impacts on historical events. Phrygians were one of them. The capital was Gordion. They were famous for their military skills. Their main goddess was Kybele. They had a great influence on Greek religion. They had an alphabet so they were highly developed society. Phrygian State was one…
Hittite Pantheon
As we have mentioned several times, Hittite Empire was the well known first empire of the Anatolia. Although it is known that the founders of this empire had a nomadic character, they mixed up with the local people of the region. This situation created multi cultural empire including the religion. Pantheon had 1000 gods and…
Kybele of Mt.Ida statue was unearthed
The cult of Kybele of Mt.Ida was very common in north western Aegean region. Kybele was the guardian of wonderful nature and wild life. Mt.Ida – today we name it as Mt.Kaz- was the most beautiful and wild places of ancient era. Antandros ancient site was established there. The society of Antandros respected Kybele. Unfortunately…
Is Roman Empire originated from Trojans?
Legendary Trojan war was announced by Homer to the old world. It is known that Homer had written the Iliad after 800 years. It is absolute that Troy has many traces in the history. This site and event even have a deep impact in our minds. According to the legend, Roman empire founders were from…