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…

Bursa Sadağı Canyon

Turkish landscape has many natural beauties. Marmara region that is located in Northern Western part of Turkey is one of the luckiest regions in Turkey. Bursa province has some of them. Sadağı Canyon is located in the border of Orhaneli county of Bursa province. Sadağı Canyon is the natural beauty. It has been used for…

The residental area nearby the Noah’s Ark

According to the archeaological proofs, the Noah’s Ark can be on the outskirt of Mt. Ağrı. This figure was considered as a track of a vessel when it was discovered. And an archeaological discover was created many questions for experts. A residental area’s trace was discovered around that figure. Unfortunately this residental area isn’t known…

A Wonderful Canyon in Turkey; Girmana Canyon

Turkish landscape is full of many natural beauties. The picture above is from Eastern Anatolia. Its name is Girmana Canyon. It is located in Hekimhan county of Malatya province. It is thought that its forming started 35 million years ago. The breathtaking views of the canyon and rocks impress the outdoor sportmen. Also it provides…

Historical mining sites of Central Anatolia

Ancient period left us valuable hints that show us a way to realise the age. Some places are very special for this mission. There are mining sites that had been used for centuries in Central Anatolia. Those are dated back to Roman age and they were active till 60 years ago. Those mining sites are…