Source: World heritage in Turkey: Mighty Diyarbakır Fortress and luscious Hevsel Gardens
World Heritage in Turkey: 700 years of Ottoman history preserved in Cumalıkızık, Bursa; Mirac Tapan; Daily Sabah
Source: World Heritage in Turkey: 700 years of Ottoman history preserved in Cumalıkızık, Bursa
World heritage in Turkey: Selimiye Mosque makes grandeur of the Ottomans eternal; Mirac Tapan; Daily Sabah
Source: World heritage in Turkey: Selimiye Mosque makes grandeur of the Ottomans eternal
Turkey in world heritage: Aphrodisias, the ancient city of love; Mirac Tapan; Daily Sabah
As an ancient city devoted to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodisias is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Greek and Roman periods in Turkey
Source: Turkey in world heritage: Aphrodisias, the ancient city of love
48 HOURS IN ISTANBUL; Aruna Chandaraju; Deccan Herald
An eclectic blend of the East and the West, Istanbul’s heritage and riches are aplenty. Join Aruna Chandaraju on a frenetic trip around stunning minarets and spice markets…
Source: 48 HOURS IN ISTANBUL
Turkey in world cultural heritage: Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi; Mirac Tapan; Daily Sabah
Anatolia is one of the most fertile lands in the world. Thanks to the blessing of Mother Nature and its fortunate placement in the junction…
Source: Turkey in world cultural heritage: Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi
Bricks of Diyarbakır Fortress Being Stolen and Sold: ‘Are You Aware of the Looting?’; BIANet
HDP MP has submitted a parliamentary question to the Minister of Culture after reports emerged that people steal bricks from the UNESCO-listed fortress.
Source: Bricks of Diyarbakır Fortress Being Stolen and Sold: ‘Are You Aware of the Looting?’
The ancient European city famous for its miraculously intact ruins; Anthony Dennis; Traveller
Ancient scenes spring to life as felines make the ruins of Ephesus home.
Source: The ancient European city famous for its miraculously intact ruins
The Best Things To See and Do in Izmir, Turkey; Megan & Mike Jerrard; Mapping Megan
Visiting Turkey? Here is a complete list of things to see and do in Izmir (both Izmir province and Izmir city); Turkey’s most westernized and historic city.
Oldest Temple in the world: Over 11,000 years old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey shows the artistic genius of early humans; Puja Changoiwala; Financial Express
Located fifteen kilometres away from the Turkish city of Sanlıurfa, Göbekli Tepe, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018, is believed to be a centre of faith and pilgrimage during the Neolithic Age.
Are silk and saffron the future of this Anatolian town?; Nazlan Ertan; Al Monitor
The first female mayor of Safranbolu, a town dating to the 11th century, is eager to put her UNESCO-protected city on Turkey’s tourism map.
Source: Are silk and saffron the future of this Anatolian town?
Paraguay’s ambassador to Turkey Peralta visited Hattusha; Anadolu Agency
Reclaiming our Ancient Heritage: Portasar (Göbekli Tepe); Adriana Tchalian; The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
During Adriana Tchalian’s first visit to Armenia, she expected to find a rugged and muscular terrain, given the steady diet of cliched images she had consumed over the years of one very famous, snow-capped mountain range. What she found instead was a mild and feminine landscape where ribbons of…
Source: Reclaiming our Ancient Heritage: Portasar (Göbekli Tepe) – The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
Autumn arrives in Ani, the cradle of civilizations; Daily Sabah
Troy tourist hotspot since ancient era; Hurriyet Daily News
Excavations in the ancient city of Troy, which is located in the northwestern province of Çanakkale and considered one of the important areas of archaeological studies in the world, have revealed that the region was a favorite of tourists 2,500 years ago, too.
Ancient price list undergoing restoration; Aydin; Hurriyet Daily News
A nearly 2,000-year-old edict setting price limits for goods and services in the ancient city of Aphrodisias is undergoing restoration. The edict, engraved on the front of the basilica wall, will soon be on display…
The Troy of Legend Now Thought to Be Much Older; Phil Butler; Argophilia
Recent excavations at the city of Troy of Legend the Çanakkale province of Turkey reveal a much older history than previously thought.
Enamored with ephesus; Edu Jarque; Philstar.com
After the hot air balloons of Cappadocia and the mighty Bosphorus in Istanbul, you wonder if Turkey has exhausted its wonders. Far from it! by Edu Jarque
Here’s Why Your Family Should Visit Turkey’s Bodrum and Antalya; Melanie Haiken; The Points Guy
When Melanie Haiken started planning this summer’s vacation, the goal was to take the kids to Greece, long a dream destination of mine. Greece is also an obvious choice for a family trip because it meets two of her key goals: visiting spectacular historical sites and beautiful beaches. But the more she researched, the more a different destination — Turkey’s Turquoise Coast — seemed a more ideal choice.
Source: Here’s Why Your Family Should Visit Turkey’s Bodrum and Antalya
Turkey: ‘Sultan of Cities’ offers culture, history to tourists; Ali Murat Alhas; Anadolu Agency
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