Constantinople had a lot of monuments. Also it is believed that they have mysterious functions such as to protect the city from various disasters. Even today we have the same belief. Most of them are still standing in modern Istanbul. Column of Constantinople was one of them. It was erected in 330 AD by Constantine…
Cisterns; the most important buildings of ancient sites
Water is the source of life for living organisms. Human being needs water to live like other living organisms. Water is the basic necessity for building a civilization. On the other hand, the ancient and medival cities were built in walls. It means that in case of a siege water should have been restored in…
A health history in Smyrna ancient site
It is certain that the ancient sites such as Smyrna were complex sites. We can come across every sort of facilities in those sites. During the archeological excavations, we realize that they are more than residence sites. Ancient times were different when they compared to present. A health center was discovered very close to Smyrna…
An Egyptian Seal in Small Asia
It is the statement that we use it; Small Asia was a transition region between East and West. Proofs of this statement are being unearthed in our landscape. The destination is Kamona Pontika ancient site that has a historical background till Roman era. During the archeological excavation, an Egyptian seal was unearthed. It is known…
Mt.Uludağ; the center of winter season
Mt.Uludağ is one of the famous destinations of winter season in Turkey. With the impressive panoramas, the visitors look forward to skating and having joy of the winter. Cable cars and motor vehicles are two necessary vehicles on the mountain. Hotel zone is the region where the vistors accommodate and the circuits are. It is…
Cappadocia in winter
Cappadocia is one of the famous holiday resorts of Turkey. But it is known by the great panoramas in spring and summer. It is also great in winter. As if Cappadocia wears a white shirt. The nature offers us different experiences to taste the joy of winter. Mid-Anatolia is a special region for tourism. It…
Takoran Valley; A natural and historical paradise…
South Eastern region of Turkey has many hidden natural treasures. Nature gave some of the natural beauties to this region. The region may seem dry but the beauties of the region offer us different stories. Takoran Valley is located in the border of Şanlıurfa province of the region. It is hosting some caves and great…
Kemaliye; The pearl of Eastern Anatolia
Eastern Anatolia of Turkey is full of natural beauties and attraction points. Due to the high territory of the region, we can come across the peaks of Turkey. Kemaliye county of Erzincan province is one of the pearls of the region. It is located on the skirt of a valley. Euphrates river is running in…
Luwians – Episode II- Lost civilization of Anatolia
Turkish landscape has so deep historical background that there are more that we know on the history of Anatolia. According to the historical records, this landscape is hiding more than we unearthed. Luwians are the important members of unknown historical background. They had their own culture, own language and own religion. The most important reason…
Time for sustainable tourism
Sustainable tourism is one of the recent models that are being applied in the world. Some countries should make preparations for this sort of tourism branch. But some of them are ready to fulfill the requirements to have an achievement. Turkish Republic is one of the states that don’t need so much arrangements. World needs…