Gre Filla ancient site which is considered as Göbeklitepe of Diyarbakır is one of the important archeaological sites of South Eastern Anatolia. Unfortunately it is one of the unluckiest sites of Turkiye. The dam will take it under the water. So the site will be placed over the dam lake with a project. All South Eastern Anatolia is one of […]
Augusta ancient site; One of the hidden treasures in Clicia
Turkish landscape has a lot of archeaological treasures in its territory. Unfortunately some of them aren’t lucky. Due to the dams, some of them remained under the water. Augusta ancient site which is located in Adana province of Turkiye was one of the best known ancient sites due to the historical records. This ancient site was unearthed in 1950’s and […]
Heracles cult in ancient Anatolia
I have been stating for several times; Anatolia hosted ancient cults and languages. The ancient cults including Heracles cult were the important parts of the belief systems. Every god or goddess were the guards or symbols for various elements and features. Worshipping those gods and goddess’ was a part of an individual social life. Pantheon was the center of belief. […]
The tracks of cultural development; Genetic science
The cultural development has been lasting for centuries in the world. How can you track them? By archeaology and genetic science. The scientists and archeaologists are co-operating in order to solve the mysteries on cultural development. Anatolia’s cultural development is also other mystery for history. We know that many civilizations lived here and left significant tracks. But finding tracks isn’t […]
Tourism=Responsibility
According to the termology, tourism can mean everything. But probably it is equal to responsibility for the values of the country and the world. It is certain that values of the country and world are the most important elements of tourism. Above the first paragraph, you can see some values of Turkiye. There are more but unfortunately I can’t place […]
We were here before Seljuks came here
According to the general history, Turks came here after the Malazgirt war in 1071. But it isn’t true. Turkish history shows us that we have been here before 11th century. Mostly it is denied by some historians. The last discovery in Konya province proves that we have been here before it is known. An inscription was unearthed in the ancient […]
Ayanis Fortress of Urartu State
Van province of Turkiye used to be center of ancient Urartu State. Urartu civlization was one of the civilizations that had an impact on ancient era. We still unearth great pieces and buildings that belong to Urartu State at present. Ayanis Fortress was one of the great military buildings. It was built in 7th century BC. It was the fortress […]
Oracle of Bergama ancient site
Prophecy was one of the important signs of success or failure in ancient world. Even kings consulted to oracles for their actions. Then they decided what to do. This tradition was also common in Anatolian peninsula in ancient era. The discovery of a tomb in Bergama ancient site proved it. A tomb which belonged to an oracle was unearthed. His […]
Gre Filla ancient site of Diyarbakır
As we know that Mesopotamia was the cradle of civilization. Also Anatolian peninsula is one of the territories that ancient tribes were settled. The ancient sites that were unearthed are the solid evidences of this statement. For example South eastern Anatolia is one of the neighborhoods of Mesopotamia region. So the history of this region is very wealthy. The world […]
Ayvalık; A diving center and underwater paradise
Western Aegean coasts are very popular destinations for tourism sector. Ayvalık is located in northern side of Aegean coast. This county has many features such as to be one of the popular holiday resorts of Turkey. Also it is a diving center. The coral pea is one of the greatest plant communities on Ayvalık coasts. Also this ecosystem provides various […]