Cereal products have been the major agricultural production of Central Anatolia for thousands of years. They have been main element of nutrition for the local people. Also Central Anatolia has been one of the main production fields to grow up cereal products. […]
Cereal products have been the major agricultural production of Central Anatolia for thousands of years. They have been main element of nutrition for the local people. Also Central Anatolia has been one of the main production fields to grow up cereal products. It means that also exporting and storing have been important titles for the redion. Still the region has the same importance at present.
The local people tried to find solution by carving the soft limestone rocks for storing 800 years ago. Limestone rocks have big advantage for storing. It can keep the cereal products unspoiled around 30 years (it is still valid for present). They are located in Taşkale district of Karaman province in Turkey at present. Those storerooms are attracting visitors They became a touristic site. It is a great experince to feel the different emotions.
As we know that geography of the world has been changing since the beginning of the world. The earth is 4.5 billion years old. Everything started with super continental structure and this super continental structure began to break down. Today’s earth and […]
As we know that geography of the world has been changing since the beginning of the world. The earth is 4.5 billion years old. Everything started with super continental structure and this super continental structure began to break down. Today’s earth and contintents had been formed in millions of years. Still the formation of the earth has been going on and it will go on till the end.
The evidences for this continous change are hidden in the layers of the soil.Today’s Anatolia was one of the places where we can find the proofs of the continous change.Some fossils were unearthed in Central Anatolia in Turkey. The fossils of turtles, mahmoods and elephants were discovered. They are 7.5 million years old.
Up to the proofs, there were different animals in that period here. The earlier species of elephants and turtles were discovered.
Eastern Anatolia is like a hidden natural treasure, the region has a lot of natural beauties. Due to the rough past of the region, the region wasn’t able to develop in tourism. So the beauties of the region had been unknown for […]
Eastern Anatolia is like a hidden natural treasure, the region has a lot of natural beauties. Due to the rough past of the region, the region wasn’t able to develop in tourism. So the beauties of the region had been unknown for a long time. It seems that the region’s situation seems promising. That’s why I would like to introduce you a great place from Eastern Anatolia.
Vast plain of Muş is one of the greatest nature treasures of Turkey. It is located on the high territory but it is a combination of green and blue. There are also small lakes that are stops of immigrant birds. This feature makes this region a good choice to watch the birds.
As it has been stated for several times, Turkish Republic is a country where everyone finds something for him/her.
Canyons of Turkey are as impressive as the other ones in the world. Kapıkaya Canyon of Adana province is one of the impressive canyons of Turkey. It is one of the best places where you can do outdoor sports such as hiking. […]
We have a city that is located on Central Black Sea region. It is a cute and historical city. Also it was established on the skirts of mountains. It is dated back to Hittite Empire. Also this region protected its importance in […]
We have a city that is located on Central Black Sea region. It is a cute and historical city. Also it was established on the skirts of mountains. It is dated back to Hittite Empire. Also this region protected its importance in later periods. Its real fame came in Otttoman Empire period.
Before its historical background, the natural landscape of the region is taking our breath away. The nature is very impressive here. Don’t forget to schedule a visit to Amasya.
As ı have stated before, its real fame is coming from Ottoman Empire period. The Ottoman princes were the natural canditates of Ottoman throne. They should have been trained to rule an empire since the childhood. Then they should have practiced their lessons in a strict of empire. Thus they were sent to little districts in order to improve their skills. Amasya was one of those stricts. Many Ottoman princes ruled this district in the name of Ottoman Sultan.
Also Amasya became an important place for our independence war. National forces of Turkish Assembly provided arms and goods from this province. After the modern Turkish Republic was declared, it became a historical city.
In recent years, the architecture of Amasya became one of the impressive local architectures of Anatolia. The houses have original plan and they are under protection of UNESCO.
The nature has many forms, some of them are very colorful. We know the samples of this form in USA and China. But we have a similar form in Turkey. It is located in mid-Anatolia nearby Ankara (the capital of Turkish Republic). […]
The nature has many forms, some of them are very colorful. We know the samples of this form in USA and China. But we have a similar form in Turkey. It is located in mid-Anatolia nearby Ankara (the capital of Turkish Republic).
It has been forming for 10.000.000 years. The colorful layers of the soil are very impressive. It is one of the natural beauties that are worth visiting in Turkey.
Ankara is the capital city of Turkish Republic. It is located in the middle of Anatolia. It was named as Cyprus village Canyon. It can be considered as an urban canyon. It is one of the natural beauties that are in mid-anatolia. […]
Ankara is the capital city of Turkish Republic. It is located in the middle of Anatolia. It was named as Cyprus village Canyon. It can be considered as an urban canyon.
It is one of the natural beauties that are in mid-anatolia.
Mt.Ağrı is the peak of Turkey with the height of 5137 mt. Eastern Turkey has a rocky and higher territory. Nearby Iran border, there are mountain chains. The area around the mountain is a national park today. There are two mountains; Small […]
Mt.Ağrı is the peak of Turkey with the height of 5137 mt. Eastern Turkey has a rocky and higher territory. Nearby Iran border, there are mountain chains. The area around the mountain is a national park today.
There are two mountains; Small Ağrı and Great Ağrı nountains. Both of them are volcanic mountains. They have been extincting for a long time.
Mt.Cilo is one of the secret natural beauties in Turkey. It is located in the south eastern of Turkey (Hakkari province). The highest peak is 4135 mt. It is a natural beauty and the territory is full of colorful flowers. The wall […]
Mt.Cilo is one of the secret natural beauties in Turkey. It is located in the south eastern of Turkey (Hakkari province). The highest peak is 4135 mt. It is a natural beauty and the territory is full of colorful flowers.
The wall pictures of Mt.Cilo are dated back to pre-historic age. They are so antique that we can come across some species that were extincted.
There used to be ancient stone mine in the border of Iznik county and Hercules was the god which protected the workers. A Hercules carving was made in order to worship. It was carved in 3rd century AD. It means that it […]
There used to be ancient stone mine in the border of Iznik county and Hercules was the god which protected the workers. A Hercules carving was made in order to worship.
It was carved in 3rd century AD. It means that it is around 1800 years old. That stone mine became a swamp later. Then unfortunately as it isn’t under protection, the illegal treasure hunters or someone damaged it. It should be kept under protection of the state.