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 …
Rising in the heart of the Mongolian steppes, Burhan Haldun Mountain has been considered not only a geographical formation for centuries, but also a sacred place where fate and faith intersect. According to rumors, Genghis Khan prayed at the foot of this mountain before going on expeditions; He looked for signs of the gods here …
Hierapolis is one of the most remarkable and fascinating cities in the ancient world. Located next to the elegant travertine terraces of Pamukkale, this sacred city contains the mystical heritage of Phrygia and the revolt of the Roman period. Hierapolis, which has been home to different civilizations for centuries, emerged as a religious center dedicated …
Suleiman Mountain, rising in Osh city of Kyrgyzstan, is one of the most impressive natural and cultural heritages of Central Asia. This mountain, also known as “Throne of Suleiman” or “Solomon’s Throne”, has attracted attention for centuries with both its natural beauty and spiritual importance. This rock formation, which rises suddenly in the middle of …
In India, a group of people considered the water flowing from the air conditioner pipe sacred and drank it, causing a great stir on social media. The incident took place at the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, India, and the images spread rapidly. This group believed that air conditioning water was the sacred foot water …
Taht-i Süleyman, İran’ın Batı Azerbaycan Eyaleti’nde bulunan bir arkeolojik sit alanıdır. Başkent Tahran’ın 400 kilometre batısında, Urmiye ile Hemedan arasında, Takab şehrine yakın bir konumda yer alıyor. 2003 yılında Dünya Mirası listesine alınan bu alan, Zerdüşt ateş tapınağının kalıntılarını barındırıyor. Çevresinde kısmen Sasani, kısmen de İlhanlı döneminde yapılmış bir kale bulunmaktadır. Taht-ı Süleyman ismi bölgeyi …
Reflecting the deep spiritual texture and mystical atmosphere of Tibet, two mysterious water spheres, Manasarovar and Rakshastal Lake, continue to fascinate minds and souls. These holy waters are known not only for their geographical location but also for their rich mythological and religious ties. While the clear waters of Manasarovar Lake embrace visitors in search …
Sacred Relics; Holy in Islam, Hz. They are private items believed to belong to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), his close friends, and some Islamic prophets. Some of these important items were collected from Islamic countries and brought to Istanbul after Yavuz Sultan Selim conquered Egypt in 1517. Sacred relics are exhibited in the Sacred Relics …
Jerusalem is an ancient city located in the Middle East’s Canaan region, built on a plateau in the Yehuda Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is an important religious center for the world’s three major monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. All of these religions evaluate the historical, religious and cultural …
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 …