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 […]
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 […]
A Wonderful Canyon in Turkey; Girmana Canyon
Turkish landscape is full of many natural beauties. The picture above is from Eastern Anatolia. Its name is Girmana Canyon. It is located in Hekimhan county of Malatya province. It is thought that its forming started 35 million years ago. The breathtaking views of the canyon and rocks impress the outdoor sportmen. Also it provides great picnic and camping opportunities. […]
Great Sineber Waterfall
Turkish landscape has many hidden natural beauties. South eastern Turkey was a banned region due to the terror. It is a rocky territory and also a gate to Mesopotamia. After the terror issue has gone, the natural beauties of south eastern Turkey started to exhibit the natural beauties of the region. Sineber Waterfall is one of the natural beauties of […]
Historical Tibeti Church
As we have been expressing for several times, Turkish landscape is full of many ancient religious facilities and buildings. One of them is located in Artvin province. It is known as Tibeti Church. We don’t have detailed information on the period of construction due to the absence of inscription. It is guessed that it was built in 9th century AD. […]
A historical church in the city centre; Black Church
Unfortunately modern urbanisation is destroying ancient buildings and ancient anfistructure. We have many samples in the world. This article is about a church that is in the city centre of Yalova province. It is located in a residental area. It is dated back to East Roman period. There used to be an ancient city centre named Helenopolis. It was constructed […]
Sille village;5000 year historical heritage of Central Anatolia
We have a statement; Anatolia is one of the a few places where different communities live in harmony. This village of Central Anatolia is a proof of this statement. It is dated back to 5000 years ago. Many different cultures such as Christians and Muslims live here in harmony. There is also an ancient church which was built by the […]
Historical mining sites of Central Anatolia
Ancient period left us valuable hints that show us a way to realise the age. Some places are very special for this mission. There are mining sites that had been used for centuries in Central Anatolia. Those are dated back to Roman age and they were active till 60 years ago. Those mining sites are the new sites for cultural […]
The biggest Ataturk statue of the world
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is the founder of modern Turkish Republic and he is still the most effective leaders of the world. He has his heritage and spirit in every part of Turkish Republic. Thanks to his leadership, we have this country and we live free as a country. We owe him our everything. In order to thank him and to […]
Hasankeyf is changing but how?
The picture below can’t be seen any more because as Ilısu dam is collecting water, this ancient site is under the dam lake. This ancient site is as old as Göbeklitepe and we can come across settlement fields from 10.000 years ago. Also Roman, East Roman, Seljuk Empire and Ottoman Empire eras left traces here. All of the historical eras […]