Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Kırklar Mountain, located right next to the Tigris River, is not actually a mountain, but a high hill dominating Diyarbakır. This hill, which is flat like a tray, has an important place among the people of the region. Right next to the hill, there is the Ten-eyed Silvan Bridge over the Tigris River. Kırklar Mountain, …
Mormons; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ, is a religious movement founded by Joseph Smith in the United States in 1830. In addition to the Bible, Mormons believe in a scripture known as the “Book of Mormon” written by Joseph Smith, the founder of The …
Mimar Sinan is one of the leading architects of the Ottoman Empire. During the 16th century, Suleiman the Magnificent, II. Selim and III. He served as the chief architect during the Murat period. The works that Sinan built throughout his career have an important place in the history of architecture and are now known worldwide. …
Lilith is a figure who is seen as the first feminist according to some and the first witch according to others. Hz. Not as a part of Adam, but Hz. She is considered to be the woman created with Adam. Her story came to the fore once again with the movie “9 Times Leyla” released …
Lake Tiberias, located close to the Palestinian border, is known as a lake that is thought to herald the approach of the Day of Judgment. Lake Tiberias is an important freshwater lake in Israel and is fed by the Jordan River. A significant part of Israel’s water needs are met from here. The lake has …
Lascaux; Fransa’nın güneybatısındaki Dordogne eyaletindeki Montignac köyü yakınlarında bulunan bir mağara kompleksidir. Mağaranın iç duvarları ve tavanları 600’den fazla parietal duvar resmi ile dekore edilmiştir. Resimler, genellikle Üst Paleolitik’te yaşamış olan tipik yerel ve çağdaş faunaya aittir. Mağara resimlerinin birçok kuşaktan etkilendiği düşünülmektedir. Duvardaki resimler 17 bin yıl öncesine tarihleniyor. Lascaux Mağarası, 1979 yılında UNESCO …
When it comes to rain from the sky, the first thing that comes to mind is precipitation such as rain, snow and hail. But even though it is hard to believe, unpredictably interesting objects have fallen from the sky. These events that scientists have difficulty in explaining; rains of snakes, rain of blood, jelly, fish, …
For an unknown reason, worms rained from the sky in Beijing, the capital of China. The incident caused great repercussions on social media and in the world press. The US, British, Turkish and Brazilian press announced the event to their readers as priority news. According to the news of Milliyet; The incident in Beijing took …
Kiri tree, also known as Pavlonia, is an important helper against global warming, environmental pollution and ecological desertification problems facing the planet. For this reason, it is known as the “tree of the future” in many cultures. It is considered one of the most beautiful trees in the world with its pink lilac colored flowers. …
The “Great Ocean Road”, built by Australian soldiers after their return from World War I, is considered one of the largest war memorials in the world. Stretching along the south-east coast of Australia, this road offers breathtaking scenery at a distance of approximately 243 kilometers. Listed as an Australian National Heritage, the road attracts millions …
Women who lead states, shaken empires and beautify the world have been changing the course of history for centuries. These women, who left their mark on history with their own inventions and works, had to struggle with the difficulties they faced in every period. Using their courage to overcome these difficulties, they have gone beyond …
Sealand is a micronation on a maritime platform off the British coast. A micronation or Micronation is generally defined as an entity that claims sovereignty over a very small area and is not recognized by any international organization or state. Roughs Tower is a sea tower located in the North Sea, in the south east …
Hundreds of Christians affiliated with the Church of the Apostles of Christ in Uganda, one of the East African countries, went to Ethiopia for fear of the ‘apocalypse’. Police spokesman Oscar Ogeca told Anadolu Agency (AA) that hundreds of Ugandan Christians went to Ethiopia for fear that the apocalypse would break out and it would …
The Vatican Secret Archives is a central repository established by the Holy See where all actions are kept. The archive contains government documents, correspondence, books published by the church, and other documents accumulated over the centuries. In principle, the Pope who will replace the incumbent Pope is the owner of the archive until he is …
In the fall of 2011, an archaeologist and his team working at Egypt’s ancient palace of Avaris discovered the remains of a total of 16 human hands in four tombs. Apart from the pits in front of the throne room, where there was one hand in each pit, 14 hands were found elsewhere. The archaeologist …
Located within the old city walls of Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is one of the holiest places in Christianity. Church, St. It is located on Golgotha Hill, which is considered the place where Jesus was crucified and killed. The reason why its name is “Church of the Holy Sepulcher” is because of …
Socotra Island consists of four islands, an archipelago of Yemen, and is located in the Indian Ocean about 350 km south of the Arabian Peninsula. The island, which was a part of the province of Aden for a long time, became a part of the province of Hadramut in 2004 and was transformed into the …
Por-Bagin is a structure found in the Autonomous Republic of Tuva of the Russian Federation. It is thought that the structure was built during the Uighur Khanate. It is located in a small island in the middle of a lake called Tere-Hölü. The word Por-Bagin means that in Tuva Turkish, it means “home from cooked …
Masai Mara Reserve Area; It is Kenya’s largest protected area. Masai Mara also encompasses the Serengeti National Park, which is located within the borders of Tanzania. The indigenous people living in the Masai Mara are called the Maasai people. This name means “spotted area” in the local language. The Masai Mara is particularly famous for …
Located in southwestern Japan, the island of Aoshima is a fishing village inhabited by hundreds of cats. The island was home to so many cats that it became known as “Cat Island”. However, this is not the only cat island in Japan. There are more than 10 cat islands in the country. Cat islands are …