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…
Historical Hercules carving in Bursa
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…
Paradise of Bursa province; Gölyazı
There is a paradise in Bursa province and it is famous for authentic features; Gölyazı district. It seems that its location is very impressive at first. It is located in Nilüfer county of Bursa. Also it is one of the archeaological area of Bursa. A necropole area was unearthed. Unique samples of Roman tombs were…
A Byzantian Fortress; Yoğurtçu Fortress
A typical Byzantian fortress was built in Western Anatolia (today’s Manisa province) in order to stop Turkish attacks to Byzantine Empire. It was built around 11th and 12th century. It is a model of Byzantine fortress architecture. It provides valuable information on East Roman military engineering. Also it was used by Turks. It is just…
Cisterns of Constantinople and Istanbul
Water is the most necessary element for life of the earth. This fact has been one of the important problems to develop human being life. Civilizations and empires of the world history focused on solving that problem in order to make their domination strong. One of the great samples for this solution was from Roman…
Not only a mountain and also the cradle of history; Mt.Latmos of Aydın province
Mt.Latmos can be considered as the cradle of history. Western Anatolia is always the home of history. Mt.Latmos has interesting historical traces such as the paintings on rock which are around 12.000 years old. It is absolute that it has been cradle of human being since the history begins. This field has a real archeaological…
A mysterious ancient site; Thera ancient site of Muğla
Turkish landscape is full of ancient sites and some of them are less known than others. Thera ancient site of Muğla province is one of them. It is thought that it belongs to Carian civilization which is known as native of this landscape. It is dated back to 4th century BC. Although there hasn’t been…
The most beautiful palace of the world; Topkapı Palace
According to an international survey, Topkapı Palace of Istanbul was voted as the most beautiful palace. Topkapı Palace which had been the headquarter of Ottoman Empire for 600 years has also a special place among other palaces of the world. Topkapı Palace competed with the big and glorious palaces of Europe and the travelers selected…
Brain surgeries in Anatolia (pre-historic age)
If you imagine that pre-historic age people were very primitive, this article may change your vision. A skull which was discovered in Aşıklı ancient site of Aksaray province is around 9500 years old. It belongs to a woman. The most interesting point is that that woman had a brain surgery 9500 years ago. Also it…
Fake world Cave Part II
Actually I have mentioned on Fake world cave which is located in Gazipaşa county of Antalya province. It is one of the caves that have touristic attraction in Mediterranean region. It has very inretesting features and it is a good stop for a traveler. It is known that it is around 5million years old but…