Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
One of the prominent stories among the legendary stories in Turkey’s rich history and culture is the legend of Belkıs from Bitlis. This story circulated from mouth to mouth, arousing great interest among the public, and over time it was surrounded by fear and curiosity. Allegedly, this story begins with the babies in the village …
Yanartaş, one of Antalya’s magnificent natural riches, is an impressive natural gas source located near the Çıralı village of Kemer district. This natural wonder, which smells of history and has a fascinating importance for tourists, is located in a location surrounded by a magnificent sea view. Thanks to its unique feature that has been going …
Whittier Town offers a different experience by leaving all the towns you know behind and completely changes your perception of town. Almost all Whittier residents live in the Begich Towers Condominium. This has earned the city the nickname “town under one roof”. All residents of the city live in this building and do not go …
The Garden of Eden described in the Bible, the first people Hz. Adam and Hz. It is known as the Garden of Eden where Eve lived. Thought to be somewhere in the Middle East, the garden is called “Gan Eden” in Hebrew and “Jannat Adn” in Arabic. The garden is also known as the Garden …
The village of Kafro, located in the Midyat district of Mardin, has a very different structure from the other villages in the region. The village, which has only 13 households, has a restaurant where the most famous and delicious pizzas in the region are made. The fact that the pizzerias make delicious pizzas that do …
The “inverted tulips”, which are native to the provinces of Van, Hakkari and Şırnak, began to bloom as the snow melted. Inverted tulips, also known as the “flower of sadness”, is a protected endemic species. Regions with inverted tulips, heralding the spring season with their 15-day lifespan, attract the attention of nature lovers. The inverted …
The Israelites have been criticized many times in the Qur’an. Because they have generally not fulfilled the issue of assuming the responsibilities assigned to them. When we look at the stories in the Qur’an, it is seen that the punishments given to the Children of Israel are a lesson and a lesson for the next …
Hz. Prophet David is a prophet born in Jerusalem and the book of Psalms in Hebrew language was revealed to him. Goliath or Goliath is a warrior giant mentioned in the Tanakh, the Old Testament, and the Qur’an. Hz. He is famous for his duel with David and lost the war. In Surah Al-Baqara, Goliath …
Located in the jungle of Sariska region of India, Bhangard Fort is located between the cities of Jaipur and Alwar. Remains of what was once a fascinating kingdom, the castle was built by the then ruler for his youngest son in 1573. However, local legends state that the reason for the collapse of the kingdom …
The Ottoman-Russian War of 1877-1878, known as the 93 War, is one of the important wars in Ottoman history. In this war, Nene Hatun showed great heroism at a young age and became the symbol of courage and heroism of Turkish women. The news of the capture of the Aziziye Bastion by the Russian soldiers …
Tarih boyunca kaybolan kıtalarla ilgili birçok efsane gibi Lemurya efsanesi de oldukça ilgi çekicidir. Efsanenin kaynağı, 19. yüzyılın doğa bilimcileri tarafından keşfedilen lemur maymunlarıdır. Bu hayvanların Hindistan ve Madagaskar gibi binlerce kilometre uzaktaki ülkelerde yaşıyor olması doğa bilimciler tarafından açıklanamaz görüldü. Bu nedenle bu maymunların yaşadıkları ülkeleri de içine alacak kadar geniş bir kıtada yaşamış …
Kardelen çiçeği, kışın karanlık ve soğuk havalarından sonra baharın sıcaklığını özleyenler için bir umut kaynağıdır. Çünkü bu çiçek baharın habercisi olarak bilinir. Genellikle Şubat ve Mart ayları arasında açmaya başlayan kardelen, zambakgiller familyasına ait olup, güzel kokusuyla bilinen nergis çiçeğinin yakın akrabasıdır. Kardelen çiçekleri, baharın gelişiyle birlikte ortaya çıktıkları için birçok kültürde umudun, yenilenmenin ve …
Kuran’da adı geçen Karun ile Lidya Kralı Krezüs’ün aynı kişi olduğu sanılmaktadır. Ancak bu konuda kesin bir bilgi olmadığı için farklı görüşler de mevcuttur. Anadolu uygarlıklarından Lidya’nın son kralı Kroisos, tarihte parayı ilk kullanan kral olarak bilinir ve halen dünyanın en zengin insanı olarak anılır. Aradan binlerce yıl geçmesine rağmen “Karun kadar zengin” sözü zenginlik …
Habib-i Neccar Mosque, It is known as the first mosque established in Anatolia. The identity of Habib-i Neccar, who gave the mosque its name after it was demolished due to the earthquake, became the subject of research. Habib-i Neccar is a person who makes a living as a carpenter in Antakya. “Neccar” in Arabic means …
Eyfel Kulesi, Fransa’nın başkenti Paris’te bulunan ikonik bir anıttır. 324 metre yüksekliği ile Avrupa’nın en yüksek yapılarından biridir. Dünyanın en ünlü yapılarından biri olan Eyfel Kulesi, çeşitli özellikleriyle dikkat çekiyor. Özellikle ilk yapıldığında 20 yıl sonra sökülmesinin planlanması ilginç bir detay. Ayrıca kule yapımı sırasında birçok kişi tarafından absürt bulunmuş ve hatta yapımına karşı imza …