Astronomy is a very popular science branch in present. But it was also very popular and more important than it is thought. As the seasonal routines were designed up to the astronomical events. Small Asia was a land where astronomy had a very big place in life. Actually astronomy was a scientific branch which was…
A new underground settlement nearby Nevşehir
Central Anatolia is one of the well known regions in Turkey due to its historical background. By chance, a new underground settlement centre was unearthed in Nevşehir 5 years ago. It is thought that it is the biggest underground city in the region. It is nearby the Nevşehir castle. It is declared that it is…
Iotape ancient site-Antalya; the site of pirates
Iotape ancient site is one of the great sites of Antalya. It has an interesting historical background. It is also known as “site of pirates”. It is around 2000 years old. It is dated back to Roman age. Today the visitors of Antalya prefer to visit Iotape. It is called as “Aytap ancient site” in…
USA; A country that should recognise Turkish tourism more
Turkish tourism has visitors from various countries. Western countries are the most wanted tourists due to their economical power. USA is one of the countries that have economical power. On the other hand, tourism is working different for USA. Turkey is the star of world tourism but it is known that Turkey isn’t a well…
Heracles was in Patara;
As it was declared in the beginning of 2020, Patara was the homeland of 2020. The excavation is going on Patara ancient site. An interesting discovery was made in Patara. A ring that Heracles figure is on was unearthed. Heracles was an important figure in Greek mythology. Finding a ring that Heracles was on is…
UK is one of the major countries for Turkish tourism.
United Kingdomis one of the important countries for Turkish tourism. Since Great Britain is a member of G-20 countries, the country has a big share in world tourism. Turkey is one of the tourism stars in the world. So British society and economy interest in Turkey’s tourism potential. Especially the Aegean coasts are the destinations…
Casemate system; Hacılar ancient site
Casemate system is one of the defence systems that were used in ancient sites. The structure of casemate system was the wall that was built as saw tooth. This type of this defence system was used in an ancient site which was unearthed in Hacilar district of Burdur province. The ecavations are going on so…
Legends of Underground cities
Central Anatolia is famous for underground cities because it is known that this region was the home of early Christians. Roman Empire was so cruel that a Christian could be killed by torture and pains (Before Christianity was declared as the state’s official religion). On the other hand, those undergrounds have some myths and legends.…
Horoscope of Commagene Kingdom; Horoscope on Lion statue
Astrology was one of the important belief systems of ancient civilizations. Thus we come across many master pieces that belong to ancient world on earth One of them was unearthed on the skirt of Mt.Nemrut; Horoscope on Lion Statue. It is a very special work because it is the configuration of stars in the date…
Was Medusa buried in Underground Cistern?
Medusa is a historical character that can be discussed whether it is fabolous or real. But there is a certain point; she is full of mystery. The myth on Medusa is about her death and her body. According to Ottoman official reports, a mysterious sarcophagus was found. A German doctor was called for thesis. There…