The oldest kingdom that was ruled by central king was Akkadian Empire. Before Akkadian Empire, the kingdoms were ruled by landlords. Salgon I was the first emperor of the world history. He managed to unite all Akkadian tribes and established the first central kingdom. Although he was an Akkadian leader, his empire was extended to…
Marriage Procedures and Hittites legacy
Marriage is the basis of the society. The archeology found out that modern marriage procedures are dated back to Hittites’ period. According to Hittites’ tablets, family was the important part of the society. So Hittite public built a system that we have been applying for thousand years. When a couple decided to build a family,…
Hittite Empire’s Legacy and Christmas
Hittite Empire may have more connections between past and present. When the practices of Hittite Empire are examined, we come across many resemblances. I want to point one of those resemblances or connection (however you name this). Christmas is one of the important practices of Christianity and we know that Santa Claus culture became true…
Astronomy in Small Asia
Astronomy is a very popular science branch in present. But it was also very popular and more important than it is thought. As the seasonal routines were designed up to the astronomical events. Small Asia was a land where astronomy had a very big place in life. Actually astronomy was a scientific branch which was…
A tale from Hittites age; Hunter Keşşi
This tale is one of the oldest tales of the world. It remained from Hittites age of Small Asia. It means that this tale is older than 2000 years old. Hunter Keşşi was a talented hunter. He was living with his mother. He lost his father when he was a kid. He was waking up…
A Blonde Nun in Turkey
When we mention on mummies, we always think of ancient Egypt civilization. But this article is on an interesting mummy that was unearthed in Niğde province of Turkey. Yılanlı Church is one of the ancient religious centers of Turkey. During the excavations, a mummy of a blonde nun and 4 children mummies were unearthed. This…
A new underground settlement nearby Nevşehir
Central Anatolia is one of the well known regions in Turkey due to its historical background. By chance, a new underground settlement centre was unearthed in Nevşehir 5 years ago. It is thought that it is the biggest underground city in the region. It is nearby the Nevşehir castle. It is declared that it is…
Aegean Sea or Sea of Islands;
The sea between Greece and Turkey is always a discussion subject for both countries. Those islands have important location for both countries especially for Turkey. They are so close that some of them are ahead to Turkish coasts. Aegean Sea is the name that Greeks use. It is based on mythological Greek prince. Turkish side…
Iotape ancient site-Antalya; the site of pirates
Iotape ancient site is one of the great sites of Antalya. It has an interesting historical background. It is also known as “site of pirates”. It is around 2000 years old. It is dated back to Roman age. Today the visitors of Antalya prefer to visit Iotape. It is called as “Aytap ancient site” in…
European Anchovy; the symbol fish of Black Sea region
Anchovy is a symbol fish of Black Sea region. Local people of Black Sea region use anchovy in every dish. Local cuisine is based on anchovy. Even a desert that is prepared with anchovy is in the list of Black Sea cuisine. Rice with anchovy and dessert of anchovy are some dishes that are well…