Olive trees are the tree species that can live for a long time. This life time is so long that it can be longer than 1500 years. In Aegean region of Turkey, we can come across some olive trees that are older […]
Olive trees are the tree species that can live for a long time. This life time is so long that it can be longer than 1500 years.
In Aegean region of Turkey, we can come across some olive trees that are older than 2000 years old. They are still fertile. They can be considered as natural treasures of Turkey.
Local regions can hide archeological treasures as the ancient pieces were used for building houses and facilities. One of these cases became true in Cappadocia. A hieroglyphic carving that is around 3500 years old was found on a wall of a barn. […]
Local regions can hide archeological treasures as the ancient pieces were used for building houses and facilities. One of these cases became true in Cappadocia.
A hieroglyphic carving that is around 3500 years old was found on a wall of a barn. This carving remained from Hittites period. Due to the possibility to find new items, it was decided to protect the site.
The Cappadocia zone is a very important place to light up Hittites period and historical calendar.
As it was mentioned before, Central Anatolia of Turkey still hides something for archeologists. The last discovery in Kayseri province confirms this theory. An underground city was discovered under Bürüngüz district of Kayseri. It is so big that it has more than […]
As it was mentioned before, Central Anatolia of Turkey still hides something for archeologists. The last discovery in Kayseri province confirms this theory. An underground city was discovered under Bürüngüz district of Kayseri. It is so big that it has more than five gates and it has a great defense system. As the examination of the city is being continued, we will find out its true dimension in future.
Tripolis was one of the developed ancient sites. The economical situation level was so high that the governor and wealthy people of the site built a fountain that reflected the glory of the site. It is guessed that it was built in […]
Tripolis was one of the developed ancient sites. The economical situation level was so high that the governor and wealthy people of the site built a fountain that reflected the glory of the site. It is guessed that it was built in 2nd century AD.
Its purposes were to get cool in summer days and to reflect the wealthy level of the site. Also it was honourable pool for Emperor Hadrianaus.
We all think that mosaics belong to Roman Age probably but this one is older than Roman Age. It was unearthed in a Hittites residence region. It is thought that it was on the ceiling of a holy building. More than this, […]
We all think that mosaics belong to Roman Age probably but this one is older than Roman Age. It was unearthed in a Hittites residence region. It is thought that it was on the ceiling of a holy building.
More than this, this ancient site can be the lost Hittite site. It isn’t certain right now. The excavations are going on. So we will get detailed information in future.
Eastern of Turkey offers us great sceneries in winter. Thanks to the snow and very cold winter, the nature paints great panoramas for the visitors. The best travel mode to reach this beauty is by train. This express is named as touristic […]
Eastern of Turkey offers us great sceneries in winter. Thanks to the snow and very cold winter, the nature paints great panoramas for the visitors.
The best travel mode to reach this beauty is by train. This express is named as touristic eastern express. The route starts from Ankara and finishes in Kars. This is a journey that takes around 30 hours. The departments of cars are with bed and the restaurant car is full equiped.
TCDD (Railways of Turkish Republic) is aimed to meet more people with the beauties of Eastern Turkey. There are some samples in the world of this sort of express such as Alaska Express in USA and Siberia Express in Russia.
Turkey is a country that offers the visitors every sort of travel mode.
What can I say more? Visit Turkey and be our guest…
Winter prepares nice panoramas in Turkey. Turkish landscape has many beautiful natural sceneries including waterfalls. Eastern region of Turkey gets so cold that water resources are frozen in winter. Ava Ore waterfall of Hakkari gets frozen and creates nice sceneries.
Since the human being has been developed, some concepts have developed in the same way such as beauty. Especially by women, beauty has a deep meaning and some handycrafts serve the beauty with great pieces. Filigree is one of those handycrafts that […]
Since the human being has been developed, some concepts have developed in the same way such as beauty. Especially by women, beauty has a deep meaning and some handycrafts serve the beauty with great pieces. Filigree is one of those handycrafts that arised in Mesopotamia region. It is based on manufacturing beautiful silver and gold items by processing the fibres such as jewellery sets and mirrors. It is so special that its manufacturing had a wealth sign.
It is dated back to 3000 BC ( Mesopotamia was the most developed region in that period). The high society and wealthy people showed their wealth and taste by wearing them. Today this handycraft is living in Southeastern Turkey (Mardin).
A filgree work on gold
Although the items are manufactured of silver mostly, gold has a different place in manufacturing. It is absolute that aesthetic is everything for this handycraft.
Cave hotel type is a new trend for accommodation in the world. It has many advantages such as a different environment and an exotic atmosphere. The only disadvantage is to be a local type of accommodation. We can come across those hotels […]
Cave hotel type is a new trend for accommodation in the world. It has many advantages such as a different environment and an exotic atmosphere. The only disadvantage is to be a local type of accommodation.
We can come across those hotels especially in Central Anatolia (Göreme) and Southeastern Anatolia. This type of tourism facilities aren’t limited with hotels. Also restaurants are built in caves.
Interior design of a cave hotel in Göreme
The hotel decoration is designed according to old and modern decorations mixture. Mostly the main material is stone. It has many adavantages as a constuction material such as keeping cool and warm itself.
Turkey has an advantage for landscape so cave hotels get extended more in Turkey. It is a different experiment for accommodation. It provides a comfortable and great view and atmosphere.
Small Asia is a landscape that hosted many Greek Gods and Godnesses. No doubt none of them is more effective than Medusa. She could turn you to stone by a look. So her look was so dangerous that her busts were inversed. […]
Small Asia is a landscape that hosted many Greek Gods and Godnesses. No doubt none of them is more effective than Medusa. She could turn you to stone by a look. So her look was so dangerous that her busts were inversed.
Medusa’s story includes drama and tragedy. A beautiful girl became a monster because of jealousy.
