Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Zoroastrianism or Magusism is the world’s oldest monotheistic religion that emerged in Iran 3500 years ago. Zoroastrianism, which is thought to have first emerged in Azerbaijan, was spread in Iran by Zoroaster, who was accepted as the Prophet. In this religion, it is believed that he will be resurrected after death and appear before Ahura …
The Sietch Nevada project, designed as an underground city; Prepared by the University of Toronto design team. The project is a water storage city designed with the idea that the drought will increase and wars will be fought for water in the future. The underground city, which is considered within the scope of the project, …
In many parts of the world there are high-security places that ordinary people should not see or hear. It is almost impossible to enter these secret places and to get out once entered. It is strictly forbidden to enter and visit, both in terms of national security and individual. These mysterious places, which consist of …
Desert air exhibition, consisting of magnificent aerial photographs by American photographer George Steinmetz; It will run until January 27 at the National Geographic Museum. Steinmetz; He will be speaking at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington on November 27 about his work and his newest book, “Desert Air.” Some of Steinmetz’s photos and explanations; one- …
Tarihin en ilginç savaşlarından biri olan kartal-leylek savaşı 1934 yılında gerçekleşti. Aydın, Bursa ve Trakya Bölgesi’ni kapsayan bir bölgede leylek ve kartallar arasında kıyasıya bir mücadele yaşanıyor. Kartalların leylek yuvalarına saldırmasıyla başlayan savaş, olağanüstü bir hal aldı ve tarihe büyük kuş savaşı olarak geçti. Günlerce süren savaşta çok sayıda leylek ve kartal öldü, çok sayıda …
miniature coffins; It was discovered by native children in a cave in Scotland in 1836. The coffins, which were cut from wood and made in human form, were designed with attention to every detail. For what purpose and by whom the 17 miniature coffins were unearthed is the subject of research. Although more than 200 …
On the Finnish island of Hailuoto, a rare event occurs in nature. When suitable weather conditions occur, Marjaniemi beach on the island is covered with egg-like ice balls. This rare event, which occurs as a result of weather events, surprises those who see it. Thousands of large and small ice floes that appear in an …
World War I, a global war centered on Europe; It started on 28 July 1914 and ended on 11 November 1918. II. It was called “World War” or “Great War” until World War II. The great powers of the world at that time took part in the war by separating into two separate parties, the …
The Ashoka Pillar, which does not seem very interesting at first glance; It is located in the garden of the famous Kul al-Islam Mosque in Delhi, India. This column, which is 7 meters long and 6 tons in weight, consists of 98 percent iron. This column, which has not rusted for centuries, is counted among …
Kaz Mountains or Mount Ida, located in the north of Edremit Bay, is between the provinces of Çanakkale and Balıkesir. Kaz Mountains are among the most important natural beauties of Turkey with its clean air, lush nature, rich fauna and flora. Ida Mountains, which occupy a large place in Greek mythology, are very famous for …
Memnon Statues; It is located in Luxor, Egypt, known as the world’s largest open-air museum. They are two large stone statues made to protect the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep after his death. The largest temple of the Theban Necropolis, the Temple of Amenhotep was destroyed after the earthquake, only its huge statues remained. These …
Alcatraz Prison; It is one of the most famous and notorious prisons in the world. The prison, which has high-level security measures, is famous as the “Place No Escape”. For this reason, books have been written about “Escape from Alcatraz”, movies have been made, competitions have been organized and many news have been published about …
Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK; Türk Kurtuluş Savaşı’nın başkomutanı, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin kurucusu ve ilk Cumhurbaşkanıdır. 1881’de Selanik’te dünyaya gelen Atatürk’ün sağlığı 1937’de bozulmaya başladı. 10 Kasım 1938’de 9’u 5 geçe Dolmabahçe Sarayı’nda öldü. Cenazesi 21 Kasım 1938’de geçici olarak Ankara Etnografya Müzesi’ne konuldu. 10 Kasım 1953’te kendisi için yaptırılan türbe Anıtkabir’e nakledildi. Ölümü sadece Türkiye’yi değil tüm …
Aghori Tribe living in Varanasi, India; It has existed since the 14th century. Worshiping the Hindu God Shiva, this tribe has strange customs that will push the boundaries of the mind. In the perfect order of God, they aim to be purified from evil and reach perfection. For this purpose, among the strange traditions of …
The Spartans, mentioned by the historian Herodotus in his written sources, constitute the most extraordinary military unit of antiquity. In the sources, it is told that 300 Spartans did not spend 7 days with the Persian armies in the narrow pass of Thermophalae. The story of 300 Spartans fighting the Persian army of 2 million …
Babur Shah was born in 1483 in the city of Andijan, located within the borders of today’s Uzbekistan and Fergana Valley. Babur Shah, who had to take the throne at the age of 12 upon the death of his father, conquered India and established the Mughal empire. It is possible to reach a lot of …
the Incas; It is one of the most curious civilizations among the civilizations that lived in prehistory. Although they lived in ancient times, the structures and systems they left behind show that they were a very advanced civilization. Studies on civilization, about which little is known because it does not have a written language, reveal …
Çatalhöyük Neolithic City; It is located in Çumra district of Konya province in Turkey. It is one of the largest neolithic settlements in the world ever discovered. It is one of the settlements in the Neolithic period, when people transitioned from hunting, gathering and nomadic lifestyle to settled life and agricultural community. It is built …
Turkey II. As part of the measures taken during the World War II, he built a shelter under the Ankara Castle. The historical shelter, whose door has been kept closed for years, is like a second city. The shelter was built for the Turkish Armed Forces and the Government to work in safety. It was …
Dogon Tribe; It is a primitive tribe living in the African Republic of Mali. The advanced knowledge of astronomy of this tribe, which lives in a disconnected manner from the modern world, astonishes the scientific world. The scientific world is discovering a lot of information that the Dogons have had for centuries. The tribe, which …