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 are still under the ground. Some of them were discovered by chance. The natural landscape of the region may hide the ruins. Acharaka ancient site…
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. They became one of the valuable societies here. They have been serving Anatolia for centuries. We can see many valuable members of Sephardic Jewish community…
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. We can list the valuable metals such as copper for this trade chain. Generally the trade sites were built in Southeastern region (nearby Mesopotamia) and…
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 was the enemy of Christians at the beginning but he accepted Christianity in Syria. He spent his life to promulgate Christianity. His most important destination…
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 came here in anyway. Jerusalem was the homeland of menora but it got lost in some periods. According to a theory, menora had been in…
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 effect on multi cultural sysytem of this geography. We can come across earlier Jewish communities in ancient sites of Anatolia such as Sardes. As we…
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. A helpful and great priest helped the poor people and the good spirit became alive…. Have a great Christmas…..
A Byzantine Castle in Western Anatolia
A castle which is located in Manisa province of Turkey at present had an important role on the territory. East Roman Empire had the castle built against Turkic attacks in 1200’s. Today it is named as “Yoğurtçu Castle”. Unfortunately it needs care and fixing. Although it is careless today, we can see how glorious it…
Ayanis Fortress; the oldest temple of Urartu civilization
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…
Şamran Channel; the oldest water channel of the world
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…