Assyrians were one of the states that developed trade in Small Asia. We are going back to 1950 BC and 1750 BC. This is the period of Assyrian Trade Colonies era. Assyrians created a developed trade system between this landscape and Mesopotamia. […]
Assyrians were one of the states that developed trade in Small Asia. We are going back to 1950 BC and 1750 BC.
This is the period of Assyrian Trade Colonies era. Assyrians created a developed trade system between this landscape and Mesopotamia. This trade route consisted of many ancient sites and trade of natural goods were made. Trade was the major economical activity. This situation caused to provide an economical development. Traders were living in those centers so there used to be a busy life in those sites.
We have some archeological proofs that show us how much developed system it is. This is the sign of the importance of the landscape till today.
Persians were one of the greatest states that had a deep impact on this landscape. Persian Empire had a perfect communication system. Here are the details; This path was built by Lydians firstly then it was extended to Persepolis in order to […]
Persians were one of the greatest states that had a deep impact on this landscape. Persian Empire had a perfect communication system. Here are the details;
This path was built by Lydians firstly then it was extended to Persepolis in order to create a fast post route. It was around 3000 km. long and the Persian deliverers could be able to take this route in seven days. The Persian deliverers were the fastest ones in ancient era. This route was reconstructed by the Persian king Darius I in 5th century BC.
Thanks to this developed route planning and fast deliverers, Persian Empire created an impressive post system from Small Asia to capital Persepolis.
Sumela Monastery was one of the mysterious places of Turkey. It is located in Trabzon county of Turkey. The most outstanding feature is to be built in a mountain. We are going back to its history; Two monks who didn’t know each […]
Sumela Monastery was one of the mysterious places of Turkey. It is located in Trabzon county of Turkey. The most outstanding feature is to be built in a mountain. We are going back to its history;
Two monks who didn’t know each other had the same dream. Barnabas of Athens and Sophronios saw the angels and Virgin Mary. So they arrived the same place where they dreamed. It was Mt.Mela (It takes its name from the mountain it was built). They started to build a church here. It was an unreachable place and good place for retirement. It was the year between AD 365 and AD 395. It was the first building. Then it was extended in time. It was an active monastery till 1923. Last monks went to Greece according to exchange agreement of Greece and Turkey.
Some secret places and tunnels were discovered in recent years. It is a great monastery in Black sea.