Karahan Tepe Male Statue and its Resonance with Historical Phallic Imagery The mysteries surrounding a man statue at Karahan Tepe that is 2.286 metres tall which was recently found on the site. This amazing discovery explores the rich fabric of symbolism that surrounds the human story as well as the aesthetic prowess of ancient civilisations....Read More
Introduction:Embark on an extraordinary voyage into the depths of time as we delve into the captivating archaeological sites of Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe. These remarkable destinations in southeastern Turkey unveil the secrets of our ancient past, offering a glimpse into the early stages of human civilization. Join us on this immersive travel experience as...Read More
Jesus’ Cross was found at Balatlar Church in Sinop Jesus’s cross in Balatlar Church, the fragments of the True Cross of Jesus Christ was found in the stone chest in Balatlar Church in Sinop. The church was a former Roman temple converted into a Byzantine church in the 7th century. A stone chest with an...Read More
Turkey, a Journey Through History By Rex Nicoll Recently Jenny and I had the pleasure of traveling through Turkey on an end of October to mid-November guided tour. Treasures of Ancient Turkey – 14 Days Tour We were a little apprehensive before the trip and followed closely the News reports on the troubles with the...Read More
Best Things to do in Istanbul There are great places to visit and very enjoyable things to do in Istanbul. The bellow schedule can be very helpful to make a memorable visit to Sultanahmet Square, Bosphorus and Taksim Square in Istanbul. You will not only visit the historical peninsula but also you will explore the...Read More
Hagia Sophia The most renowned Byzantine cathedral and the best known Christian church in Istanbul. The first church was built between 325-360. Construction was begun by Constantine and completed by his son Constantius (337-362 A.D.). Being the largest imperial church in the city, it was known as the Megalo Ekklesia. The name Hagia Sophia (Sacred wisdom) was adopted...Read More
Pamukkale – Hierapolis The site of ancient Hierapolis, called Pamukkale (literally ‘’Cotton Castle’’) today because of its formations of white travertine, is located 22kms from Denizli. The cotton-white plateau formed by the calcium-bearing waters is fascinating in its beauty. Hot water rising from underground in four springs starts out at a temprature of 35 degrees centigrade and...Read More
History of EPHESUS According to tradition, the founder of Ephesus was Androklos, one of the sons of the legendary King Kodros, though Lelegians and Carians inhabited the area earlier. Like the other Ionian settlements, the city must have been colonised by the 10thcentury B.C. at the latest. On reaching this spot, the Greeks found that...Read More
Site of Troy The discovery and excavation of the Trojan citadel can be reckoned one of the most important events in archaeological field research. Troy was excavated by Schliemann, Dörpfeld and Blegen. Schliemann was obsessed with the idea of discovering the citadel of Priam in the Homer’s epic. In 1870 he made the first spade...Read More
Mount Nemrut is the most remarkable ancient site in Turkey is to be found on Mt.Nemrud (2150 m. above sea-level) near the village of Eski Kahta close to Adiyaman, a city in the south-east of the country. The climb up and down again by foot and on horseback makes a long journey, but the fascinating...Read More
