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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…
Korean Restaurant Thrives in Türkiye’s Trabzon
A Korean cuisine restaurant in Trabzon, opened by young entrepreneurs through a franchise, has garnered overwhelming demand, particularly from university students. The restaurant features popular dishes such as Bibimbap, Mandu,…
Turks Return to Khalid-i Baghdadi’s Tomb After 14 Years in Syria
For the first time in 14 years, Turks visited the tomb of Islamic scholar Mevlana Khalid-i Baghdadi in Damascus, Syria, following the fall of the Assad regime.
The tomb, located at the foot of Mount Qasiyun, is maintained by…