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Turkish Artist Builds Hagia Sophia with 120,000 Nails in Nine Months
Turkish philography artist Mustafa Baştan has completed a striking depiction of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque using 120,000 nails over nine months. The 47-year-old artist, who began practicing philography 15 years ago,…
Kuşadası Becomes a Cultural Tourism Hub with New Museums
Kuşadası, a key destination in Turkish tourism, has gained prominence in cultural tourism under Mayor Ömer Günel's "City of Museums" initiative. The city's new thematic museums have set visitor records, enriching its cultural…
Turkish Kızık Rug Gains Cultural Protection
The traditional Turkish Kızık rug, crafted in Tokat's Kızık village and rooted in Oghuz heritage, has received geographical indication registration, ensuring its preservation as a cultural legacy while providing economic…
Turkish Man Turns Home Into Museum
In Yozgat’s Çekerek district, 85-year-old Turkish man Ali Yılmaz has transformed his home into a museum, showcasing a collection of nearly 2,000 historical artifacts accumulated over 40 years. His admiration for Ottoman-era items…
China’s Harbin Ice Festival Features Mass Wedding
The 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, held in China's Heilongjiang province, showcased dazzling displays of ice art and festive activities.
Amid breathtaking sculptures spread across a…
Turkish Collector of 98-Year-Old Preserves Historical Artifacts
In Sakarya's Hendek district in Türkiye, 98-year-old Rüştü Çürüksulu has transformed his lifelong passion for collecting into a private museum-like display in his home. Since beginning his hobby in 1950, Çürüksulu has amassed 108…
Ottoman-Era Coin Found at Amida Mound in Türkiye
The 2024 excavation season at Amida Mound in Diyarbakır, Türkiye, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, has concluded, revealing artifacts spanning 10,000 years of continuous settlement. Excavations led by Prof. Dr. İrfan Yıldız…
Sivas Grand Mosque Leaning Minaret to Be Restored
The iconic 8-century-old Sivas Grand Mosque minaret, known for its 117-centimeter slope resembling Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa, will be preserved under a newly developed project. The structure, built in 1197 during the Anatolian…
Antique Items Festival Take Enthusiasts to Journey Into Past in Kocaeli, Türkiye
The "Antiques and Handicrafts Festival" held in the İzmit district of Kocaeli brings together nostalgia enthusiasts. Various antique items such as gramophones, coins, handcrafted rings, and mirrors exhibited at the festival held in a…
Türkiye’s Traditional Winter Delicacy in Konya
A cherished Ottoman-era dish, head, trotter, and brain soup remains a popular winter staple in Konya, Turkey. Rooted in Yörük culture and known for its rich nutritional value, this traditional dish requires up to five…