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The receding waters of the Kızılcapınar Dam in Zonguldak, Türkiye, have exposed remnants of an abandoned village submerged for over 30 years. Built in 1994, the dam forced residents of Ova village to relocate, with some…

The 1,499-year-old Little Hagia Sophia Poterne, built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I as an escape route on Istanbul’s seaside walls, is now half-buried. Archaeologist Ömer Faruk Yavaşçay explained that the gate once allowed…

Israeli attacks on Gaza have left fishing boats in ruins, crippling a vital industry. Despite a ceasefire on January 19, Israel has continued targeting Gaza’s port, sinking boats that sustain hundreds of families and…

With the end of Syria’s 61-year Baath regime, the return of Syrians from Türkiye has accelerated, with the Öncüpınar Customs Gate in Kilis becoming a key crossing point. Many Syrians, who have spent years in Türkiye, are…

The dense fog clouds lingering over the districts of Bandırma and Erdek in Türkiye's Balıkesir formed stunning landscapes. Serhat Barış

Ski enthusiasts who wanted to make the most of the semester break flocked to Mount Olympus in Bursa province in Türkiye and filled the slopes and chairlifts of the ski resorts at the summit. "I came here for the first time. We are…

Cemil Kuru, 65, has been handcrafting traditional butter churns (yayık), oven shovels, and floor tables in Tokat province of Türkiye for 50 years. Working alone in his small workshop, he is the last remaining master of…

Dense fog covering the mountains in Bayburt created a stunning fairy-tale landscape, captivating those who witnessed it. Drone footage captured the mesmerizing view in the early morning. With temperatures dropping to -13°C…

Veysel Karagöz, a 66-year-old saddler in Sivas, inner -astern Türkiye, is one of the last representatives of his fading profession. Having started at age 7, he has spent 59 years crafting and repairing horse equipment, now…

Thousands of vehicles seized by the Assad regime in Syria were dismantled and abandoned in a military-controlled garage. After the 2011 civil war, regime forces confiscated civilian vehicles, stripped them for parts, and left…