Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Research by scientists has revealed that the Earth rotates faster than normal and the days become shorter than normal. According to the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS), the Earth has been spinning faster than ever before in the last 50 years. It reached a record level on June 29, 2022, completing a …
Karnak Temple, whose construction took more than 2,000 years; It is the largest building ever built in the world. It was built by the ancient Egyptian Civilization, which is considered the oldest and most mysterious civilization in the world. The temple is located in the village of El-Karnak, 2.5 km north of the Egyptian city …
The colorful centuries-old wells in Fes, Morocco, continue to keep a tradition that goes back to the ancient times. The pits dug hundreds of years ago are tanneries where the skins are hammered, processed and dyed. These colorful leather tanneries are among the most famous places to visit in the country. Tanneries are also seen …
“Aşıklı Sultan Tomb” or “Agile Burnt Tomb” located in Kastamonu, Turkey, has a very important rumor. Hundreds of years of intact body of the Aşıklı Sultan in the tomb amazes those who see it. Tomb; It was built for Aşıklı Sultan who was martyred during the conquest of Kastamonu Castle in the early 13th century. …
Deyrulzafaran Monastery; It is located on a high point 4 kilometers east of Mardin, Turkey. This monastery, which has been worshiped for nearly a thousand years, is known as the masterpiece of the Assyrians. From the 5th century onwards, many additions were made to the monastery at different times. The monastery, which was built by …
Siwa Oasis; It is located in the central part of the desert in western Egypt. Oasis; It is among the places that attract attention with its desolate nature, magnificent salt lakes and the original culture of the locals living in the region. This oasis in the middle of the Sahara, which seems to be isolated …
houseboats in the Marshes Region Ahvar in southern Iraq; Ahvar is the region where communities called Ma’dan and Swamp Arabs live. This region, which is said to date back 5 thousand years, is also known as the “Garden of Paradise”. The region, which is defined as the Venice of the Middle East, is the place …
Krubera Cave is located in the Arabian Massif mountain range in the Republic of Abkhazia, on the Black Sea coast. The cave is considered to be the deepest cave in the world with a depth of 2197 meters. Said to extend into the core of the earth, the cave is taller than any man-made structure …
Yonaguni ruins; It is an underwater stone formation located near Yonaguni Island in southwest Japan. This structure, which gives the impression of a stepped pyramid in terms of its structure, is also known as the Yonaguni-Jima Pyramids. The mystery of the structure, which was discovered by diver Kihachiro Aratake in 1985, has not been fully …
Wave Rock in Australia; It is a magnificent formation that looks like a sea wave, completely frozen in time. Curving like waves, these rock formation-like structures are common in western Australia. Thousands of tourists visit the region every year to see Wave Rock, the largest of the formations. This surreal-looking rock is considered sacred by …
Hagia Sophia, one of the most important symbols of Istanbul, is a masterpiece that has survived for 1500 years. This structure, which has hundreds of years of history, is extremely important both architecturally and religiously. It is said that this building, which has been very important for Christians and Muslims since the day it was …
Located in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square, the Basilica Cistern almost resembles a palace hidden underground. Remaining from the Byzantine period, the cistern is one of the oldest and most magnificent works of the period. This cistern, which is one of the early architectural examples, is accepted as one of the important cultural heritages of the world. …
Adam Bridge; It is a bridge thought to be 1.7 million years old that connects Sri Lanka and India in the Indian Ocean. There is controversy about this mysterious structure, also known as Rama’s Bridge or Rama Setu. There are those who argue that the building is a natural formation, as well as those who …
Located in Peru, the Nazca Desert is one of the driest places in the world. The Nazca Lines, giant geometric shapes made hundreds of years ago, are among the most famous structures of the region. How these lines are made has been the subject of research by experts for many years. The spiral-shaped pits in …
Located in the northwest corner of the Aegean Sea, on the Thermaic Gulf, Thessaloniki is the 2nd largest city in Greece. Thessaloniki’s population; It was calculated as 1,030,338 in 2011 and the area of the province of Thessaloniki is 1,285.61 square kilometers. Between the towns and villages of Thessaloniki; There are districts such as Chalkidona, …
Cyprus Peace Operation; It was the operation carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces in Cyprus on 20 July 1974 under the leadership of the then Prime Minister Bülent Ecevit. It was carried out in order to prevent the oppression and persecution of the Turks in Cyprus by the Greeks and to establish peace and …
In the list of 7 wonders of the world, there are works that are all built by humans and reflect extraordinary engineering and architectural skills. These works are iconic architectural works that everyone in the world can recognize at first sight. Many of the works known as the 7 Wonders of Antiquity have been devastated …
Unusual stones called Trovant; It is located only in Romania. These rare rocks are spherical, angular and irregularly shaped rocks. What distinguishes Trovant rocks from others is their growth, movement and even reproduction. These rocks, which are no different from ordinary rocks in appearance, attract the attention of the whole world thanks to their interesting …
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 …
Puma Punku, which means “Door of Puma”; are the remains of a large temple complex. Located in Bolivia, near the ancient city of Tiwanaku, built high in the mountains. The ruins found in the region, which was used as a settlement by the Incas, are based on a much older advanced civilization. The stones found …
