One of the many ways people have expressed their aesthetic sense throughout history is through the art of mosaic. Mosaic art involves decorating surfaces by assembling small pieces of different colors and shapes. The history of mosaics stretches back to ancient times. In the Sumerian city of Uruk, wall coverings resembling mosaics from the 3rd millennium BCE have been found. …
The Hittites -also known as the Etes in ancient sources- were one of the most significant civilizations of Anatolia, ruling from around 1650 BCE to 1200 BCE. They spoke Hittite and Luwian, members of the Anatolian branch of Indo-European languages, and employed both hieroglyphic and cuneiform scripts. Migrating from the Caucasus in small groups toward the end of the 3rd …
Ankara and its surrounding areas have been continuously inhabited since prehistoric times. The known history of Ankara stretches back to the Paleolithic Age. With a history spanning approximately 5,000 years, urban life in Ankara is believed to have continued uninterrupted. Its significance, which began due to its position on the ancient Royal Road, continues today as the capital of modern …
Gülhane Park is one of the oldest and most historic parks in Istanbul. If you’re looking to escape the city’s noise and crowds, relax beneath century-old trees, read a book, or stroll along paths lined with vibrant flowers, Gülhane Park is the perfect destination. We’ve put together a 9-point guide to help you explore this timeless gem. A Royal Garden …
Situated in the heart of the Lycus Plain, on the southwestern border of the Phrygia region, the ancient city of Laodicea was once one of Anatolia’s largest and most prosperous metropolises. Located just 6 km north of modern-day Denizli, within the boundaries of the villages of Eskihisar, Goncalı, Korucuk, and Bozburun, Laodicea lies on the road to Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), …
Osman Hamdi Bey, an archaeologist, museum curator, painter, and the first mayor (Şehremini) of Kadıköy, was the first person to take official steps to protect Turkey’s cultural heritage. Born on December 30, 1842, in Istanbul, he holds a distinguished place in Ottoman history for his contributions to culture, art, and science. He was the son of Ibrahim Edhem Pasha; one …
Did you know that one of the world’s most extraordinary ancient pools lies hidden in the heart of Türkiye? The Cleopatra Ancient Pool, located in the Pamukkale region of Denizli, continues to captivate travelers with its thermal healing waters, mythological legends, and magical beauty that has survived since the Roman Empire. The Beauty Secret of a Queen Legend has it …
When the Turks established their rule over Anatolian lands, they demonstrated examples of civilization that would still be considered significant today in many fields. The matter of standardization is among these achievements. Nearly five centuries ago, standardized regulations were established and strictly enforced according to the local characteristics and production varieties of cities such as Bursa, Edirne, Sivas, Erzurum, Diyarbakır, …
Collective housing specific to the Jewish diaspora is one of the accommodation methods developed by a community facing exile pressure, shaped by the experiences gained across different geographies. The Jewish exile and mass Jewish migrations, which resulted in intensive Jewish settlement in Anatolia, took place over three distinct periods under different conditions. The first was the great Jewish exile that began …
Every Turkish child of the 80s and 90s knows him well. The moment he appeared on screen, all the ‘children who would become good people’ would sit in front of the TV to watch him, each dreaming of the day they would join his show and be with their ‘Brother Barış.’ But it wasn’t just the children of that era: …