Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Archaeological excavations carried out in the Topraktepe Ancient City (anciently known as Eirenopolis) in the Ermenek district of Karaman witnessed a very remarkable discovery that shed light on the early Christian period of Anatolia. According to the statement made by Karaman Governorship, in the ancient city five carbonated loaves of bread remains were detected. Authorities …
The month of Ramadan is a period that is identified not only with fasting and worship, but also with its unique tastes. Among the special flavors adorning iftar tables, tahinli pita is a taste that is loved and transferred from generation to generation, especially in various parts of Anatolia. This pita, which has a unique …
The Monastery of the Gümüşler, which witnesses the history of Anatolia for thousands of years, is rising like a unique work of art embroidered in the fairy tale geography of Cappadocia. This extraordinary monastery, which is carved into a large tuff rock mass, is one of the best preserved structures that have survived from the …
When history freezes the flow of time, sometimes humanity finds the opportunity to peek into the secrets of the past. The iceman Ötzi is one of these secrets, an ancient mummy that has been hidden in the glaciers for thousands of years and has been unearthed through careful research. Ötzi, who lived between 3400-3100 BC, …
The history of Anatolia has a rich past bearing the traces of various civilizations. Another ancient people who lived in these lands are the Luwians. However, it is quite difficult to have enough information about the Luwians. For this reason, the Luwian people are described as a mysterious people and some interesting claims are made …