Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Istanbul is a city that has traces of different civilizations throughout history and stands out with its cultural and architectural diversity. Within this rich heritage, the small historical structures, which often overlooked, reveal the forgotten stories of the city history. It is as if Yenim Mosque is one of the rare works of the Ottoman …
Rising on the coast of Üsküdar against the unique view of the Bosphorus, Şemsi Pasha Mosque is a fascinating structure not only with its architectural beauty but also with its mysterious structure where even birds do not perch. This historical work, popularly known as the “Asparagus Mosque”, was built by the great master of the …
The Ulu Mosque, located in the Sur district of Diyarbakır, attracts attention not only with its magnificent structure but also with the secrets it holds. This building, known as the first mosque in Anatolia, houses the Mar Toma Church, which very few people are aware of. This church, which dates back to before Christ, is …
The “red cow” prophecy, which has a critical role in the Jewish faith, has recently become an important topic of discussion that will shape the fate of the Masjid al-Aqsa. Israel’s plan to build a “third temple” in Jerusalem and the news about five red cows brought from Texas also received wide coverage in the …
The Grand Mosque of Damascus is also known as the Umayyad Mosque. It is located in the old city of historic Damascus and is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world. Rising in the heart of Damascus, this mosque is not only a place of worship but also represents a deep historical …
Egypt’s mystical texture has witnessed a rich heritage bearing the traces of different civilizations throughout history. In the depths of these ancient lands, the ancient traces of the Turks also appeared in a peculiar way. Tolunoğlu Ahmet Mosque opens a glittering window to this colorful history of Egypt. The breaths of thousands of years ago …
Antakya’da bulunan Habib-i Neccar Camii, Türkiye’nin en eski camisi olarak kabul ediliyor. Ancak Kahramanmaraş merkezli depremin ardından birçok tarihi yapı gibi tarihi cami de yıkılmış ve büyük hasar görmüştür. Cami, Anadolu’nun ilk camilerindendir. Havadan çekilen görüntüler caminin enkazını gösterirken, aynı bölgede bulunan tarihi Yeni Hamam depremde hasar gördü. 7. yüzyıla tarihlenen caminin avlusunda 19. yüzyılda …