Kütahya is one of the historical provinces of Turkey. It is thought that it is dated back to Phrygian period. In addition to Phrygian period, the archeaologists unearthed East Roman, Seljuk and Ottoman period ruins. The history of Kütahya fortress isn’t clear but it could have been witnessed Phrygian era. History became alive on Anatolia…
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…
Antique path of Phrygian region
Phrygian region is one of the important sight seeing places of Turkey. Due to the historical background, Phrygian region was the one of the cradles of world civilizations. The path of this region has some mysteries such as the prints on the wall. According to the historical records, it was an active trade route. Discover…
Balcam Cave; A natural treasure and a house of prayer
Turkish landscape has a lot of caves. Some of them are open for visit and some of them aren’t so famous. Balcam Cave is the cave that is in second class. But it doesn’t mean that it has nothing. In the opposite, it has a wide background that religion culture is involved. It is located…
St.Mercurius underground site
Central Anatolia is famous for the underground sites. Those sites still have mysteries for us. Firstly we think that the human being of ancient period didn’t have developed engineering level. But those sites make us shocked because the enginering level of those sites is so high that we come across developed systems such as the…
Fortress Houses in the border of Iraq
South Eastern Turkey has many hidden historical treasures. Çukurca district of Hakkari is one of the places which were affected from terror. The natural beauties of the region became visible after treat. Fortress houses are around 400 years old. As they were abondoned, they needed care. Restoration of those houses will make them valuable again….…
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……
Archeaological Treasures in the heart of Diyarbakır
Amida ancient site is an archeaological site that is located in thr center of Diyarbakır city walls. It is dated back to Roman age. It is thought that it is around 1800 years old. The archeaological excavation proves that there are more to unearth. Discover Turkey and travel in time….
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…