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Gobekli Tepe is one of the oldest human-built structures in the world. Despite the best efforts of modern science, it is still largely a mystery.
Source: Gobekli Tepe: The world’s first temple that’s 6,000 years older than Stonehenge
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From Mongolia’s mysterious deer stones to cities to honour the dead, ancient sites built by people trying to make sense of life, death and the universe are scattered across the planet.
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On October 18, Dr. Mounir Bouchenaki, Special Advisor to UNESCO on the matter of Turkey’s unilateral reconversion of the Aghia Sophia UNESCO World Heritage Site into a mosque, was received by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with Presbyter Dr. Nicholas Kazarian, Professor Elizabeth Prodromou of Tufts University, and public international law attorney Christina Hioureas, Partner and Chair of the United Nations Practice Group at Foley Hoag.
Source: UNESCO Special Advisor on Aghia Sophia visits Archdiocese of America | TornosNews.gr
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Art exhibit in Turkey hails ‘legacy of peace’ of ancient Commagene…
Source: Art exhibit in Turkey hails ‘legacy of peace’ of ancient Commagene
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Hot springs are some of the best natural wonders you can encounter. Here are five such hot springs around the world you must visit…
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The ancient Greek city of Ephesus on the coast of Ionia is set to once again have a harbor on the Aegean coast, according to an ambitious new project.
Source: Ancient City of Ephesus to Reunite with Sea After 2,500 Years
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In 2021, the site welcomed 5,67,453 visitors, despite the covid-19 pandemic…
Source: Turkiye: World’s Oldest Temple Breaks Visitor Record And Attracts New Tourists
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In Turkey, at the intersection of Europe and Asia, lies a remarkable wonder of ancient engineering – the Hagia Sophia of Istanbul. Now archaeologists are using new technology to examine this monument.
Source: Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia – Ancient Superstructures, Season 2 Episode 3
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Whatever the destination, it is often said that getting there is the best part of the trip. Türkiye certainly offers the finest of both experiences. Bordered by the Mediterranean, Aegean and the Black Sea, this majestic paradise presents stunning vistas and lush landscapes, historical treasures, local delicacies, and an unhurried approach that brings joy to the journey.
Source: Travel: 5 Most Beautiful Road Trip Routes In Türkiye – Hype Malaysia
People visit tomb-sanctuary on Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman Province, Turkey-
Source: People visit tomb-sanctuary on Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman Province, Turkey
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A geometric patterned floor mosaic was unearthed during the excavations carried out around the Red Basilica in Pergamon, an ancient city in western Turkey
Source: 1,800-year-old Geometric Patterned Mosaic Found In The Ancient Greek City Pergamon Now Modern Turkey
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Distinguished 11th-century Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi, located in the Sivas province of the South-West Turkiye, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. According to UNESCO, this region of Anatolia was conquered by the Turks at the beginning of the 11th century.
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Source: ‘Firsts’ of Anatolia: Land of culture, history and architecture
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Source: Turkey’s ancient city Ani visited by 34,500 tourists in 2 months
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The unfinished restoration process of a UNESCO-listed mosque complex located in the Central Anatolian province of Sivas will continue after four years of a break.
Source: Unfinished restoration process of iconic site to continue – Turkey News
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Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016, the city of Ani has been home to at least 23 civilizations…
Source: Millennia of history: Exploring ancient city of Ani in eastern Turkey
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Source: Turkey’s Göreme National Park 5th most popular in world on TikTok
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