Sexuality was a taboo in Ottoman era. Due to the Islamic life style, art and sexuality were banned titles. Despite of this fact, some handbooks and miniatures were reproduced. But they are a few pieces. One of these pieces is a handbook. It is estimated that it was written in the end of 18th century.…
Bodrum after COVID-19 outbreak
Bodrum is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Turkey. It is full in any season of the year. Also it is known that Bodrum is a resort where a person can go to the beach at any time. After the COVID-19 outbreak, Bodrum became very silent and the beaches are empty. We hope…
Att:Famous carving was stolen
Unfortunately this article is about a carving that was stolen from Hierapolis ancient site. It was removed from the rock basis of the carving. Thieves stole the historical treasure of Turkey and committed crime against history.
Solar Watch; time machine of ancient era
Solar watches were time machines that used in ancient era. Especially Greek civilization developed this watch and spread to all developed ancient sites of the world. Our ancestors were designing their season and times according to those watches. It was working up to the position of the sun and shadow on the diameter. Some of…
Istanbul after COVID-19 outbreak
Istanbul is normally an active city and some districts such as historical peninsula are always busy. It was valid till COVID-19 outbreak. Today Istanbul is very silent and a few people is outside. There are some views from Istanbul after the COVID-19 outbreak;
Byzantian couple that rebuilt Constantinople
East Roman Empire’s capital Constantinople (New Rome) was rebuilt by Emperor I.Justinian and Queen Theodora. Emperor I.Justinian became an emperor and he rebuilt Constantinople siloutte. He stopped the Nika uprising and he had the Hagia Sophia built. It was the third and the last Hagia Sophia. Many cisterns were added to New Rome city. He…
Putting people first; Stay at home, travel tomorrow
Whole world is being threated by COVID-19. Entire economical systems are damaged because of the pandemic including tourism. WTO has a slogan for this situation “Stay at home, travel tomorrow”. Due to the public health, people should stay at home for a while. We will recover this disaster sooner so we have to wait for…
The last war of gentlemen; Gallipoli war
Gallipoli war has many deep meanings that are even valid for present. Both for Turkish side and ANZAC side, the history gave medals to those soldiers. Even Indian soldiers were fighting under British command but they weren’t enemy of Turkish troops. The weird impact of this war was against the spirit of war. A war…
Underground water channels of Gaziantep; Rival to Venice Channels
Last discovery in Gaziantep unearthed hidden underground water channels. It was the place where the society used to live. It is around 100 years ago. Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality restored those channels and opened for visit. It is one of the sightseeing places of Gaziantep. In the same time, you can travel in time and you…
Caves of Zağ; Secret praying place of first Christians
Caves of Zag which are located in Bingöl province were one of the secret praying places for first Christians. Before Christianty was accepted by Romans, first Christians looked for secret places. Those caves were one of them. It is estimated that it was built in 5th AD. It has 5 stories. Every story has its…