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Hippodrome; It is a stadium and jogging track where equestrian sports are performed, which emerged in the Ancient Greek and Roman periods in history. The Hippodrome, which was built centuries ago in the area known as Sultanahmet Square today, is one of the most interesting ancient mega-structures in history. After the construction of the Great …
Aydos Castle; It is located within the Aydos Forests in the Sultanbeyli district of Istanbul. Also known as “Goat Castle”, the castle is 325 meters high from Aydos Hill. The castle and its surroundings have been declared as a first degree archaeological site. This castle, one of the most important historical castles of Istanbul, is …
Harbin Ice Festival; It is a world-famous ice and snow festival held in the Heilongjiang region of China. The festival is held in January or February each year and usually lasts for a month. During the festival, events such as large ice and snow structures, ice work artworks, ice skaters, ice games, concerts are held …
The Kaaba, located in the Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia, is a building where Hajj is performed and is considered sacred for all Muslims. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is performed by circumambulating the Kaaba and entering ihram. The prayer, which is obligatory for Muslims, is performed by turning towards …
Camp Century; It is a secret ice city built under the Greenland glacier and operated from 1959 to 1967. When it was built, the USA promoted this city as a military outpost and scientific research base. However, the main purpose of the city; It is used as a preparation camp for the “Iceworm Project”, designed …
Abydos Temples in Egypt; It is among the important ancient structures of Egypt with its interesting architecture and magnificent history. The temples, which hosted the tombs of the pharaohs in the first years, became a center of worship for the underworld god Osiris after a while. Ancient astronauts visiting the Temple of Seti I in …
Turkey, which has an important place in the world ranking with its magnificent natural beauties, has also developed quite a lot in spa tourism. Hot springs are places where hot waters that are known to be beneficial to people’s health come out. Since the temperatures of the hot spring water are high, it is known …
Marshall Islands; It is a group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and Papua New Guinea. It includes 31 round island groups, 5 islands and 1152 islets. The most important member of this group of islands is Bikini Atoll. Bikini Atoll is part of the Marshall Islands and there have been many …
Treaty of Lausanne; It is an international peace treaty signed in Lausanne, Switzerland on July 24, 1923, after the victory in the War of Independence. This treaty enabled the Republic of Turkey to be recognized in terms of international law. The Treaty contains provisions on Turkey’s borders, administration and relations with other states. After the …
Postojna Cave; It is a cave system located in the southeast of Slovenia, near the Town of Postojna. With a length of 24 kilometers, it is one of the most visited caves in the world. Therefore, it is very important for the tourism sector. In addition to its features, this cave is home to an …
Khara Khoto; It is an ancient city located in the western part of Inner Mongolia, near the Juyan Lake Basin. The Heicheng Ancient Site in the Ejina Banner in northern China is one of the country’s best preserved historical sites. The construction date of the ancient city, located on the Silk Road route, dates back …
Bosnian Pyramids; They are geometric surface shapes located in the city of Visoko, northwest of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. These geometric surface shapes are also called Visoko Pyramids. Bosnian researcher and writer Semir Osmanagic claims that these shapes are giant man-made pyramids. The claim made; The reason is that the pyramids date back to …
In 2022, many important discoveries were made around the world. These discoveries are important discoveries such as archaeological excavations, new information about planets and scientific studies that allow us to better understand the past. Here are some of the interesting discoveries of the year, from the world’s largest pink diamond, Pluto’s ice volcanoes, wall paintings …
Deep Dive Dubai, the world’s deepest diving pool, is located in the United Arab Emirates. Located in Dubai’s Nad Al Sheba District, the pool is the equivalent of 6 Olympic swimming pools. Swimming pool; With a depth of 60 meters, it entered the Guinness Book of Records as the “world’s deepest swimming pool for diving”. …
Nature is an important part of the history, culture and lifestyle of the society in which people live. There are various formations in the world that show the creativity and power of nature. One of the most fascinating examples of these formations is waterfalls. The waterfall is the evaporation zone where components such as water …
The Urubamba Valley is a valley in Peru located in the Cusco region, the most important habitat of the Incas. The Incas, one of the greatest civilizations established in South America, divided their country into four large regions. At the intersection of these, they established their capital, Cusco, which they believed to be the center …
Donuktaş is an important Roman temple located in the Tarsus district of Mersin. Tarsus district; Throughout history, it has been a settlement where various religions and beliefs coexist. For this reason, it has a rich cultural history. Among the important structures remaining from these cultures is the Roman Temple called “Donuktaş” or “Dönüktaş”. The mysterious …
Turkish mythology; It is a concept that covers all of the myths, legends and stories of the beliefs, cultures and history of the Turks. Turkish mythology is a reflection of the cultural values of the Turks that have existed since ancient times. It contains important information about the history, beliefs and cultures of the Turks. …
Uluru Rock, the symbol of Australia, is the country’s largest volcanic rock formation. Located in the Northern Territory of Australia, the rock is part of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Uluru is also known to Aborigines as Ayers Rock. It reflects the history and beliefs of the Aborigines, the local people of the region. It is …
Located in Peru’s Nazca Desert, ancient geoglyphs known as the Nazca Lines were first discovered in the 1920s. These drawings are; It was made by societies living in the south of Peru, often in the form of simple lines, shapes and figures. Scientists from Yamagata University in Japan have discovered 168 new ancient drawings in …