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Muradiye Waterfall Attracts Autumn Visitors with Stunning Colors
Muradiye Waterfall in Van, Türkiye, captivates nature enthusiasts each autumn with its scenic beauty. Located 90 kilometers from the city center, the waterfall transforms with the seasons—freezing in winter and lush green…
Historic Hoca Hasan Hamam Museum Draws 35,000 Visitors
The 392-year-old Hoca Hasan Hamam, a gem of Ottoman architecture in Elazığ's ancient Harput Neighborhood, has welcomed 35,000 visitors since its restoration and transformation into a museum. Featuring a grand dome and…
Ekşisu Marshes: A Vital Refuge for Migratory Birds in Türkiye
The Ekşisu Marshes in Erzincan, Türkiye, serve as a crucial stopover for nearly 300 bird species on their migratory route between Africa and Asia. Declared a national wetland 17 years ago, this protected area supports…
Eastern Express Captivates Tourists with Scenic Turkish Journey
The Eastern Express, a 24-hour rail journey from Kars to Ankara, continues to draw both local and international tourists, thanks in part to social media buzz. Departing each morning from Kars, the train travels through Erzurum,…
Turkish Ultramarathon Swimmer Conquers Africa’s Lake Malawi
Retired engineer Vural Tandoğan, 59, has pushed his swimming hobby to an extreme by becoming one of the first 10 people to complete a solo 24-kilometer swim across Lake Malawi, Africa’s ninth-largest lake. Tandoğan completed the challenging…
Ancient Roman Stone Used as Seat at Turkish Mosque for 56 Years
A Roman-era inscribed stone, dating back to around 239 AD, was used as a seat in the garden of a mosque in Fatsa, Ordu, Turkey, for over five decades. Initially found during the construction of the Laleli Central Mosque in…
Turkish Woman Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Studying Archaeology
Aysun Dalmış, a 67-year-old mother from Mersin, Türkiye, has realized her lifelong dream of studying archaeology after a childhood fascination sparked by local excavations and a book she read. Despite financial challenges that…
Rare Mountain Goats Spotted on Snowy Munzur Peaks
In Türkiye's Munzur Mountains, stretching between Erzincan and Tunceli at 3,300 meters, endangered chamois goats have been captured on drone footage as winter approaches. The recent snowfall has transformed the high altitudes into…
Turkish Military Pilots on 24/7 Standby for Wildfire Response
Türkiye’s Army Aviation Command is on constant alert with helicopter crews ready to combat forest fires, playing a critical role in protecting natural areas. The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), as part of its "Reserve Force,"…
Flamingos Encolour Drought-Stricken Lake in Türkiye
Ulaş Lake, located in the Ulaş district of Sivas province in Türkiye, where the water level has dropped significantly due to drought in recent years, hosted migrating flamingos, which formed a colorful landscape.
“They actually call it a…