Anatolia is a conjuction of whole cultures in the world. Due to its location, Anatolia had a mixed culture. The archeaologists discover very interesting hints on the history of the peninsula. Even ancient Egypt empire presentatives ( traders or statemen) visited Anatolian peninsula. One of the last discoveries showed us that Anatolia was part of the old world. Egyptian amulet […]
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 of the states that were […]
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 goddesses. Despite of this point, […]
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 it isn’t a complete statue. […]
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 Trojan dynasty. While Greeks attacked […]
When was Ottoman state established?
Ottoman State was one of the border emirates in Anatolia after The Seljuk period. It is thought that it was established in 1299 officially but some sources provide us some extra information. It is known that Kayı tribe was in Söğüt before 1290. Some attacks were made to East Roman castles in the border. The founder Osman Bey gave his […]
The nature philosophers of Miletus;Thales, Anaximender and Anaximenes
Miletus Philosophy School was one of the important philosophy schools of the ancient era Thales,Anaximender and Anaximanos West Aegean region was a developed region in ancient era. Miletus was one of the ancient sites of the ancient era. This site had a fame because it was a developed place for scientific works. Three philosophers had made a revolution in philosophy. […]
Iron Age started in Anatolia
Iron is a specific metal that gives its name to an era. This metal created a revolution in the history. It replaced soft metals. Harder devices and weapons were made. It had a same value with gold in BC 1000. Despite of the value of iron, it needs a long process to use it as a device or a weapon. […]
The Blinds’ land; Chalcedon
According to the legend, Chalcedon site had an important place in order to establish the city of Istanbul. The oracles told the King Byzas to build the new city across the blinds’ land. The blinds’ land was Chalcedon. It is named as Kadıköy at present. The Greeks had a large settlement on the Asian minor. Even today around %10 of […]
The history of empires age in Anatolia
According to the historical records, there used to be small kingdoms in Anatolia before Hittites Empire. The local tribes of Anatolia and the invaders of this land established small states in that geography. We can’t see a central government or an empire in this era. Most of the time, those small states were in war each other briefly a domination […]