Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
The famous world map of Piri Reis, the Ottoman captain of the sea, is one of the oldest surviving maps showing the Americas. The map drawn by Piri Reis in 1513 shows the west coasts of Europe and Africa and the east coast of South America. Piri Reis, who spent 30 years on the open …
Vatnajökull Glacier is the largest glacier not only in Iceland but in all of Europe. This glacier is a glacial plain with an area of 8,100 square kilometers and a thickness of about 300 meters. It is located on the highest mountain in Iceland, Hvannadalshnjúkur. This glacier is thought to have formed about 2500 years …
The biggest volcanic disaster in history; It is a volcanic eruption that occurred in Indonesia in 1815. The event, which went down in history as the Tambora Volcano Disaster, had significant effects around the world. Tambora Volcano is part of the Sunda archipelago, a string of volcanic islands in the southern chain of the Indonesian …
The Kola Pit, the deepest hole ever drilled into the world by man, is a borehole drilled on the Kola Peninsula, close to the Norwegian border of Russia. It is a scientific study that aims to dig deep into volcanic rocks in the 1970s. The work continued until 1989 and the Coke Pit entered the …
Milky Way; It is the galaxy where billions of stars are located, and of which our Earth and Solar system are also a part. Defined by its view from Earth, it is a hazy strip of light in the night sky made up of stars that are indistinguishable to the naked eye. The Milky Way …
Lycia or Lysia is an ancient region covering the Teke Peninsula of Anatolia. The Lycian Kingdom is a kingdom established in Southwest Anatolia in the 5th century BC. It was located in a part of today’s Muğla, Antalya, Denizli and Burdur provinces. This kingdom fell under the influence of the Persian Empire in the early …
Notre Dame Cathedral; It is a Roman Catholic church located in Paris, the capital of France. Built in the 12th century, this grand cathedral is one of France’s most important and well-known monuments. It bears the name of Maria, who is considered holy as the Daughter of God according to Christian beliefs. The cathedral is …
ancient Egyptians; They gave great importance to animals and respected both domestic and wild animals. There are various symbols, statues and mummies that explain the importance of animals in Egyptian history. In Egypt, where the art of mummification was highly developed, not only humans but also animals were mummified. During the archaeological work carried out …
Ali and Nino statue; It is located on the seaside in Batumi, which is the main port of Georgia. These two statues, which are symbols of the city, were built in 2010 by Georgian sculptor Tamara Kvesitadze. While the male figure in the sculptures represents a Muslim person named Ali, the female figure represents a …
Ark of the Covenant; It is a gold-plated wooden chest containing the original stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments mentioned in the Exodus book of the Torah. Mentioned in the Torah, the Bible and the Qur’an, this holy chest is considered one of the greatest mysteries of all time. The location of the Ark …
In the Tarsus district of Mersin; In 2016, a mysterious excavation lasting 1 year was carried out under the supervision of the security forces. Official sources declared that no immovable cultural property was found during the excavation. The excavation, which was carried out on an area of approximately 150 square meters in the courtyard of …
Kapilikaya Rock Tomb; It is located in the Kırkdilim locality of the Lâçin district, approximately 27 kilometers north of the Turkish province of Çorum. The monumental rock tomb is located on a very steep cliff on a rough terrain formed by deep valleys. Kapilikaya, which surprises those who see it with its location and interesting …
Bursa Grand Mosque; It is a grand mosque built by the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I (Yıldırım Beyazıt) between 1396 and 1400. This mosque, which is a unique work of art, has made a name for itself for hundreds of years with its secrets. The city of Şehzadeler is one of the most important historical symbols …
Kumların Atlantisi olarak adlandırılan İrem veya Ubar şehri; Kuran’da Ahkaf adı verilen kayıp bir şehirdir. Yemen ile Umman arasında yer alan bu şehir, çok katlı evleri, görkemli sarayları ve İrem bağları ile tanınır. Kuran’da Fecr Suresi’nin 6. ve 8. ayetlerinde adı geçen bu şehir, Ad Kavminin yaşadığı şehirdir. 1990’ların başında Arkeolog Nicholas Clapp tarafından Yemen’de …
Ottoman army; It is one of the most systematic and sophisticated armies seen in the history of world war. The army, which has excellence beyond its age and different equipment, consists of many units. The army, which is divided into two as the Naval and Land Forces, has units that are constantly on the move, …
Moving to a new country can be a daunting task, especially when you have to move house and move large items such as household items. International home deliveryMoving can be a complex and costly process, especially when moving from Turkey to Europe. Whether…or Moving house from Turkey to Germany Whether you need to move from …
Chicken Feed Increasing Egg Yield; This is one of the items that breeders are curious about. Some breeders prefer to offer their own useful ingredients to their animals instead of ready-made feeds. These chicken feeds are mixed with more natural ingredients; This is one of the most important factors that increase the egg production of …
Aramu Muru; It is a mysterious giant gate carved into the rocks in the Hayu Marca mountain region of southern Peru. Located near Lake Titicaca, the abandoned stone carving gate is known as the “Gate of the Gods”. Aramu Muru, one of the sacred sites of the Incas and about which many legends are told, …
Located on the edge of the Negev Desert in the south of Israel, Masada is a natural fortress surrounded by cliffs. Masada, which has an extremely important place for Jews, is the symbol of resistance against the Romans. The story of Masada, where 960 insurgents committed suicide, is included in the Israeli school curriculum. In …
Teachers’ Day; It is a celebration day where various activities are held to honor the teachers who practice the profession of teaching and who have undertaken the task of raising a generation. Teachers’ Day, which is celebrated as a national event in many countries of the world, is celebrated on different dates. While Teachers’ Day …