Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Türkiye is taking a comprehensive step to increase the security of citizens against possible war, disaster and nuclear risks. Within the scope of the project carried out under the coordination of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Modern shelters will be built by TOKI in 81 provinces. In some cities, including Ankara, the …
The Bosphorus constitutes one of the most important points on the world map. This unique waterway, connecting east and west, Asia and Europe, has great importance not only as a geographical crossing point but also as a historical and cultural heritage. However, the Bosphorus has not only a physical but also a mystical history. Evliya …
In January 2025, the sky will witness an unforgettable sight for astronomy enthusiasts. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align simultaneously and present a unique visual feast. So when will the planets align? Can it be observed from Turkey? Let’s look at the details of this rare celestial event together. Six Planets in …
Located in the heart of Utah, the Great Salt Lake offers a visual feast with both its natural beauty and unique features. This unique water source, which has the title of being the largest lake between the Pacific Ocean and the Great Lakes, exhibits a distinct color difference due to two different salt levels. While …
The first of this year’s two Solar Eclipses will occur on April 8. However, you will need to be in Mexico, the eastern United States, and southeastern Canada to see this event. This eclipse cannot be watched from Turkey. The eclipse, which will occur when the Moon passes in front of the Sun, will cast …
Chinese cuisine is considered one of the richest cuisines in the world and creates unique flavors by combining different ingredients. Creatures such as spiders, snakes, worms and bats are just a few of the interesting foods consumed quite normally in China. However, this diversity and strangeness is not limited to curiosity in the discovery of …
Gordion is an ancient city that is remembered in history with a legendary knot that Alexander the Great tried to untie and is the historical capital of Phrygia. The “knot” in this city was once associated with prophecy, and its unraveling became the primary goal of those who would claim to be the rulers of …
Dünya tarihinde insanlığın sonunun nasıl olacağı ve bu sonun getireceği büyük savaşlar uzun zamandır insanlarda merak uyandırmıştır. Dünyanın en büyük üç dini olan Hıristiyanlık, Yahudilik ve İslam, kıyametin son günlerinde yaşanacağına inandıkları büyük bir savaşı tasvir ediyor. Bu olaya Hıristiyanlıkta “Armagedon” adı verilirken, İslam’da “Melhame-i Kübra” adı verilmektedir. Bu iki terimin tarihi ve dini önemi …
The Paracas Candlestick is a famous geoglyph found on the northern coast of the Paracas peninsula in the province of Pisco, in Peru’s Ica province. Nazca linesIt is notable for its association with geoglyphs and other similar structures, such as the Jumana pampas. The candlestick stands out with its large dimensions and design on the …
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest single structure created by living organisms. Built by coral polyps, this reef system covers such a large area that it can even be seen from space. This massive structure is located on the coast of the Coral Sea, off the Queensland coast of Australia. It is known …
Hadrian’s Wall is a stone embankment that divides modern England in an east-west direction and was built during the Roman Empire. The wall is the most famous of all the borders of the Roman Empire and is one of the most popular tourist attractions today. It also has cultural significance for the British. This ancient …
The Library of Alexandria is one of the most important libraries of the ancient world. It was founded by the Ptolemaic dynasty in the early 3rd century BC in Alexandria, Egypt. Over time it has become a center for scholars, philosophers and scientists from all over the world. It was built as part of the …
The Euphrates is the longest river in Southwest Asia with a length of 2,800 km. Starting points; Murat River, which takes its source from Ağrı Diyadin, and Karasu River, which takes its source from Erzurum Dumludağ. These rivers merge in the provincial borders of Elazig and form the Euphrates River. The Euphrates River, the longest …
Great Zimbabwe is an ancient structure located in southeast Zimbabwe near Lake Mutirikwe and the town of Masvingo. It was used as the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the Late Iron Age. There is no definite information about who built Great Zimbabwe and different hypotheses are put forward. According to local traditions; while …
Located in the center of the Pacific Ocean, the Great Pacific Garbage Field or Pacific Garbage Vortex is a waste-filled area. This mass of waste, which is largely accumulated between Hawaii and California, is called the “Seventh Continent”. The area has accumulated high concentrations of pelagic plastics, chemical mud and other debris carried by the …
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 …