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Türkiye Hosts Historic Archaeological Event Featuring Marcus Aurelius Statue
Türkiye is preparing for one of its largest archaeological events with the "Golden Age of Archaeology" exhibition and international symposium on August 6th at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. The event will showcase the nearly…
Turkish Group Joins Berlin Carnival Parade for First Time
The 27th Berlin Carnival of Cultures, held from June 6–9, celebrated the city’s rich multiculturalism with vibrant performances and food from around the world. Organized annually since 1995, the event drew thousands of visitors.…
Digital Museums Open at Mecca’s Sacred Mosque
Two new digital museums have opened in Mecca’s Haram Sharif, showcasing the life of Prophet Muhammad and the history of the Kaaba.
The Biography Museum, located in the Zamzam Tower, uses LED and hologram…
Turkish Cuisine Week Celebrated in Indoniesia
A reception was held at the Turkish Embassy in Jakarta on Tuesday to mark Turkish Cuisine Week, introducing classic dishes of Türkiye to guests from the diplomatic, business, and arts communities.
The event featured a traditional…
Pilgrims Visit Historic Jannat al-Mu’alla Cemetery in Mecca
Hajj pilgrims are flocking to Jannat al-Mu'alla Cemetery, just 2 km from the Kaaba, ahead of the Arafat. Known as Mecca’s largest historical cemetery, it holds the graves of many companions and relatives of the Prophet Muhammad,…
Muslim Pilgrims Reach Kaaba Amid Deep Emotions
Millions of Muslims arriving in Mecca for the 1446 Hajj have begun their pilgrimage with powerful emotional moments as they face the Kaaba for the first time. Entering the holy city in the state of ihram, they perform umrah rituals and…
Turkish Mehter Band Performs in Times Square
New York’s Times Square hosted a concert by Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense Mehter Band as part of the Traditional Turkish Day Parade and Festival. The 60-member team performed Ottoman-era marches, drawing…
Watchmaker Keeps Time-Honored Craft Alive
In Van, Türkiye, Mehmet İnsel has been repairing antique watches for over 40 years in his small workshop, preserving both a dying craft and his father’s legacy. Amid the rise of digital and smartwatches, İnsel continues to restore…
First American Elected Pope: Leo XIV
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first American to hold the position. Chosen in the third vote of the conclave in Vatican City, he took the name Pope Leo XIV.…
18th-Century Ottoman Carpets Found with Emoji-Like Faces
Emoji-like face motifs have been discovered on 18th-century Ottoman carpets during inventory work at the Tokat Mevlevihane Museum in Türkiye. Despite being registered in the 20th century, the carpets feature…