This name isn’t famous in world history. Even she was an impressive Egyptian princess (or a queen), her name isn’t announced among the strongest women of Ancient Egypt. Her life isn’t clear and we know alittle about her. But there is one thing about her, her life ended in Ephesus. According to the records we have, she was the member […]
The Egyptian Obelisk in Constantinople
It is certain that Ancient Egypt is one of the ancient civilizations that affected the world history most. Maybe it is on the top. It is still influencing the modern world. Even we admire the Egyptian civilizations. So it is normal to see the Egyptian items in leading cities of the world. Constantinople can’t be forgotten in this term. Even […]
A foot step from Anatolia to Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is one of the ancient civilizations that shaped the world. Even it is still shaping our modern world. Every discovery touches to modern time and world geography. Ancient Egypt was the super power of the world before Roman Empire. Its background is so deep that its heritage keeps on affecting our modern world. That’s why Anatolia can’t be […]
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 in the history including the […]
Count Dracula was here………
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 […]
Emperor Traian was in Laodikya ancient site…..
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……
An interesting discovery in Diyarbakır; 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 […]
Crusaders in Anatolia territory
Crusaders have a long history in Anatolia which had a strategical importance on the route of Jerusalem. Even Crusaders founded small states as ducedom and shire. Southern Turkey (at present) was the homeland of those states. We also know that Crusaders ruined Constantinople and founded a Latin Kingdom. This kingdom had lasted for 60 years. East Roman Empire allieds recaptured […]
Ravanda Fortress ; Witness of history
We have stated that Turkish landscape has a deep historical background for several times. There are many witnesses for this statement. There is a fortress in Southern Anatolia and it was constructed so well that every civilization which reigned the region used this fortress. Its location is so high that it is like an eagle nest. It was constructed with […]
Isle of Cleopatra(Sedir Island at present)
I have stated for several times that Anatolia had famous visitors. One of them was legendary Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. She had a lover the Roman commander Marcus Antonius. The Roman commander was the authority of the peninsula. According to the story, the lovers met on the island that is lying on the bay of Aegean sea. It had become true […]