Turkey
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Anadolu Kavagi Stroll
Anadolu Kavagi is a captivating locale that lies at the confluence of history, nature, and cultural diversity, making it a hidden…
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The Turkish Ambassador
Cats have been venerated in the Near East since antiquity, a tradition adopted by Islam, albeit in a much modified form. According to many hadiths, Muhammad prohibited the…
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How Atatürk Revolutionized Turkey’s Art Scene: Behind a Cultural Renaissance
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, is most commonly recognized for his political and military achievements. But there’s another…
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A Dark Walk — Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople), Turkey.…
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The Enigmatic Sculptures of Göbekli Tepe
Göbekli Tepe is one of the most mysterious archaeological sites in the world. It’s located in southeastern Turkey and dates back…
