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Stunning Sunset Captured in Eastern Türkiye
Van, Türkiye, renowned for its breathtaking sunsets, offers a spectacular view over Lake Van, the largest soda and salt lake in the world. The city, historically known as Tuşba, meaning "City of the Sun," captivates…
Flamingos Arrive Türkiye’s Lake Erçek
Hundreds of flamingos, who stopped by the Lake Van basin in the city of Van in Türkiye amid their migration from Lake Urmia in Iran to African countries, covered Lake Erçek in white and purple.
"We expected the flamingos to arrive early…
World’s Smallest Mammal Spotted in Diyarbakır
The Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), known as the world's smallest mammal, was spotted in the Çınar district of Diyarbakır. The rare creature, which weighs a maximum of 2-3 grams and is 2 centimeters long, was examined at the Dicle…
Miniature Book Museum in Azerbaijan Attracts Numerous Museum Lovers
The world's only Miniature Book Museum, where miniature books smaller than 7.5 cm are exhibited in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, attracts great interest from museum lovers. Opened in 2002 by Zarife Salahova, the sister of Azerbaijan's…
Milky Way Photographed from Eskişehir with Long Exposure Technique
Murat Oktay, who has been interested in astrophotography for 4 years, photographed the Milky Way from the Phrygian Valley in Eskişehir with the long exposure technique, creating stunning frames brought together from 770 photographs captured…
Diyarbakır Named Among World’s Top 100 Destinations by Time Magazine
The Mesopotamia Express in Türkiye, initiated by the Diyarbakir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DTSO), has been recognized in Time Magazine's list of the "100 Most Beautiful Places to Visit and See in the World."
Launched in…
Pristine Bays in Trabzon Await Tourists
The bays between Kalecik and Konakönü in Trabzon, Türkiye, are as beautiful as those in the Mediterranean and Aegean, yet remain largely undiscovered by tourists. These areas, untouched by the Black Sea Coastal Road…
New Burial Type from Urartian Period Discovered in Eastern Türkiye
Located in eastern Türkiye, in Van's Gürpınar district, excavations at Çavuştepe Castle have uncovered a previously unknown Urartian burial method. The discovery was made in the necropolis area of the castle, which has yielded…
Hadrian’s Gate Restoration in Antalya Underway
In honor of Roman Emperor Hadrian's visit to Antalya, cleaning operations have begun at Hadrian's Gate, a historic landmark built on the city wall. The Üçkapılar, a symbol of Antalya, is also undergoing lighting work as part of…
Historic Monastery in Eastern Türkiye Damaged by Treasure Hunters
Saint Thomes Monastery (Altınsaç Church), a 700-year-old historic site in Gevaş, Van, has suffered severe damage from treasure hunters. This significant Armenian heritage site, located 75 kilometers from Van and 40 kilometers from…