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The Mysterious Underground World of Hagia Sophia: 1500-Year-Old Tunnels and Historical Treasures Revealed!

Hagia Sophia Mosque, one of the most magnificent structures in history, attracts attention not only with its magnificence on the surface but also with the secrets it holds underground. Mysterious structures consisting of tunnels, cellars and corridors will be brought to light with the cleaning and restoration works initiated by the General Directorate of Foundations. …

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10 Unsolved Lost Treasures: Legends and Quests

Throughout human history, many searches have been carried out in search of lost treasures. These stories, dating from ancient times to the present day, trace undiscovered riches, mysterious cities and lost treasure hunters. However, some treasures resisted to protect their secrets and have still not been found. Here is a compilation of the 10 most …

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Turkey’s Missed Treasures: Historical Artifacts Exhibited in World Museums

The Ottoman Empire is known as an empire that bears the traces of many civilizations throughout its history and contains many valuable works. However, in the late Ottoman period, the preservation of this rich heritage faced a great challenge. Unfortunately, the Ottoman lands, which became a favorite of archaeologists, researchers, and tourists from various countries, …

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The Interesting Story of King Croesus and His Treasures

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 …