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Tomb of Seljuk Sultan Reopens to Visitors in Türkiye
The tomb of Sultan Izzeddin Keykavus I, a key ruler of the Seljuk Empire, has reopened to visitors in Sivas, Türkiye. Buried in the Şifahiye Madrasa, which he built in 1217, his tomb remained largely unknown to the public…
Ishak Pasha Palace Draws 5,000 Visitors Over Weekend
The historic Ishak Pasha Palace, located in Ağrı, Türkiye, and listed on UNESCO's Temporary World Heritage List, attracted 5,000 visitors over the weekend. This stunning Ottoman-era palace, nestled among steep mountains,…
Comet Visible After 80,000 Years Photogprahed in Türkiye
Astrophotographer Murat Helvacıoğlu and his friend Sinan Kendirci photographed the comet C/2023 A3, which scientists say will be visible to the naked eye for the first time in 80,000 years, in Kastomunu province of Türkiye.
The comet…
Increase in Algae Causes Kars Dam Lake to Turn Green
Kars Dam Lake, which is filled by the Kars River in the province of Kars in Türkiye, turned green due to an increase in algae, worrying locals who urged authorities to investigate the causes of the color change.
"The color of the water…
Early Autumn Colors Cover Northeast Türkiye
Zekerya village in Artvin's Ardanuç district, located between 2,400 and 3,000 meters above sea level, experiences autumn earlier than other parts of Türkiye. While temperatures in eastern Türkiye can reach 40°C, the leaves in this Black Sea…
Plastic Pollution Threatens Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Antalya
The General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks in Antalya, Türkiye, shared footage of a loggerhead sea turtle eating a jellyfish, highlighting the dangers of plastic pollution. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gökoğlu from…
Türkiye’s Black Sea Fisherwomen Preserve 70-Year Tradition
In the Perşembe district of Ordu, Türkiye, women have been fishing alongside their husbands for over 70 years, continuing a tradition that helps sustain the local economy. The fisherwomen, around 25 in number, set out at night in…
Turkish Energy Minister Announces Discovery of Natural Gas
Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, announced in an interview during his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly that Türkiye is set to produce 10 million cubic meters of natural gas from the…
Summer Season Continues in Türkiye’s Antalya
The summer continues in the Antalya province of Türkiye despite decreasing temperatures and rainfalls across the country.
“Alanya is very beautiful. I come here every year for a holiday. Cleopatra Beach is also very beautiful and…
Diyarbakır’s Historical Charm Draws Tourists
Türkiye's southern east city of Diyarbakır, known for its rich history and culture, continues to captivate both local and international tourists. Visitors have expressed admiration for the city's unique historical atmosphere.…