Anatolia has hosted some civilizations that had great impacts on historical events. Phrygians were one of them. The capital was Gordion. They were famous for their military skills. Their main goddess was Kybele. They had a great influence on Greek religion. They […]
Anatolia has hosted some civilizations that had great impacts on historical events. Phrygians were one of them. The capital was Gordion. They were famous for their military skills. Their main goddess was Kybele. They had a great influence on Greek religion. They had an alphabet so they were highly developed society.
Phrygian State was one of the states that were recorded in ancient era. They were very handy on the metal works and livestock.
Briefly Phyrygians were one of the most developed civilizations of the peninsula. They affected the Greeks on the west side of the Aegean sea.
As we have mentioned several times, Hittite Empire was the well known first empire of the Anatolia. Although it is known that the founders of this empire had a nomadic character, they mixed up with the local people of the region. This […]
As we have mentioned several times, Hittite Empire was the well known first empire of the Anatolia. Although it is known that the founders of this empire had a nomadic character, they mixed up with the local people of the region. This situation created multi cultural empire including the religion.
Pantheon had 1000 gods and goddesses. Despite of this point, we could manage to find around 600 gods and goddesses in records. Hittite Empire was the rival of the ancient Egypt Empire. Their religions have a same basement. Main God Ea was like the Zeus of Greek pantheon. Also there were many gods and goddesses for every natural power.
Also Mesopotamian sources had a deep affect on Hittites. Some myths and gods were transfered from Mesopotamia.
Thanks to the power of Hittites, their pantheon affected the other civilizations.
The cult of Kybele of Mt.Ida was very common in north western Aegean region. Kybele was the guardian of wonderful nature and wild life. Mt.Ida – today we name it as Mt.Kaz- was the most beautiful and wild places of ancient era. […]
The cult of Kybele of Mt.Ida was very common in north western Aegean region. Kybele was the guardian of wonderful nature and wild life. Mt.Ida – today we name it as Mt.Kaz- was the most beautiful and wild places of ancient era. Antandros ancient site was established there. The society of Antandros respected Kybele. Unfortunately it isn’t a complete statue.
Even Prince Aneas got the allowance to build up a ship from the goddess Kybele.
Legendary Trojan war was announced by Homer to the old world. It is known that Homer had written the Iliad after 800 years. It is absolute that Troy has many traces in the history. This site and event even have a deep […]
Legendary Trojan war was announced by Homer to the old world. It is known that Homer had written the Iliad after 800 years. It is absolute that Troy has many traces in the history. This site and event even have a deep impact in our minds.
According to the legend, Roman empire founders were from Trojan dynasty. While Greeks attacked the city, the city was burning. A prince from Trojan royal family, Aneas, was alive.He was the son of Aphrodite. He was also with his father. He thought to rebuild Troy but nothing remained in the city,even the public. Greeks captured all the public as slaves. He managed to run away from Troy by ship. He sailed through the peninsula which is named Italia at present. He lived there and established a family. Romulus and Remus (the founders of Rome) were from prince Aneas family.
The other impressive hint is that Roman Empire has collapsed Corinth peninsula but has never touched a site which was founded by Trojans. It is thought that they respected their ancestors and assisted them for living.
Ottoman State was one of the border emirates in Anatolia after The Seljuk period. It is thought that it was established in 1299 officially but some sources provide us some extra information. It is known that Kayı tribe was in Söğüt before […]
Ottoman State was one of the border emirates in Anatolia after The Seljuk period. It is thought that it was established in 1299 officially but some sources provide us some extra information. It is known that Kayı tribe was in Söğüt before 1290. Some attacks were made to East Roman castles in the border.
The founder Osman Bey gave his name to this new state. His dynasty has lasted for 600 years except a period for 10 years around. It is certain that Kayı tribe had a great domination in the region. After Seljuk period, Ottoman state was one of the powerful states in early times. Thanks to their location, they had a better background than other states.
Miletus Philosophy School was one of the important philosophy schools of the ancient era Thales,Anaximender and Anaximanos West Aegean region was a developed region in ancient era. Miletus was one of the ancient sites of the ancient era. This site had a […]
West Aegean region was a developed region in ancient era. Miletus was one of the ancient sites of the ancient era. This site had a fame because it was a developed place for scientific works. Three philosophers had made a revolution in philosophy. Thales was considered as the first philosopher. He thought that the main element for the life was water. As he observed the environment of the Aegean region, he thought that water shaped everything on earth.
His companies ,Anaximender and Anaximanos, had different teories relating to Thales. Anaximender thought that air was the main element and Anaximanos thought that chaos was the main reason to shape the earth.
Iron is a specific metal that gives its name to an era. This metal created a revolution in the history. It replaced soft metals. Harder devices and weapons were made. It had a same value with gold in BC 1000. Despite of […]
Iron is a specific metal that gives its name to an era. This metal created a revolution in the history. It replaced soft metals. Harder devices and weapons were made. It had a same value with gold in BC 1000.
Despite of the value of iron, it needs a long process to use it as a device or a weapon. It should be forged in fire. The iron was used in Anatolia firstly. The holes where iron was forged was discovered. This method is still being used at present. Hittites used iron to establish the first empire. It is certain that it was used before Hittites dominated Anatolia. Also iron was a valuable metal for Assyrian trade colonies.
According to the legend, Chalcedon site had an important place in order to establish the city of Istanbul. The oracles told the King Byzas to build the new city across the blinds’ land. The blinds’ land was Chalcedon. It is named as […]
According to the legend, Chalcedon site had an important place in order to establish the city of Istanbul. The oracles told the King Byzas to build the new city across the blinds’ land. The blinds’ land was Chalcedon. It is named as Kadıköy at present. The Greeks had a large settlement on the Asian minor. Even today around %10 of whole Chalcedon was unearthed. The rest of Chalcedon is under the modern Kadıköy. The archeologists discovered that the first settlements were on the Asian minor of the city.
The underground of Haydarpaşa central train station is covered by the ruins of Chalcedon. This train station was built by Germans. It is my opinion but it is interesting how the builders were blind. This land was full of history. They preffered to build a central train station. The history of Istanbul city is starting with Chalcedon. Even tough it is a modern county of Istanbul, we can see the traces of past on the Asian minor.
According to the historical records, there used to be small kingdoms in Anatolia before Hittites Empire. The local tribes of Anatolia and the invaders of this land established small states in that geography. We can’t see a central government or an empire […]
According to the historical records, there used to be small kingdoms in Anatolia before Hittites Empire. The local tribes of Anatolia and the invaders of this land established small states in that geography. We can’t see a central government or an empire in this era. Most of the time, those small states were in war each other briefly a domination struggle was existing.
Hittite empire was established between BC 1660 and 1630. Hattusa was declared as the capital and the border of Hittite Empire expanded on whole Anatolia. It was a combination of Hatti and Luwi cultures. Also we can feel the Mesopotamian influence of Hittite culture. It was the beginning of the empires age in the history. Thanks to their tablets, we are able to get detailed information on Hittites.
Ancient Egypt and Assyrians were the rivals of Hittites in the region. Even Hittites had the first written peace agreement of the history. Kadesh agreement was made with Egypt empire.
Firstly I should state that real Santa Claus resided in Demre ancient site of Antalya. This site is so special that it doesn’t matter how long time passes for this story. Santa Claus is an universal character who is well known with […]
Firstly I should state that real Santa Claus resided in Demre ancient site of Antalya. This site is so special that it doesn’t matter how long time passes for this story. Santa Claus is an universal character who is well known with a good heart. Real Santa Claus lived in Demre.
His tomb was found but unfortunately his body is missing. The most important thing is that his soul is still with us.
Visit Demre and St.Nicolaus so meet the good hearted priest