Turkiye

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…

Benliahmet Train Station in Kars, Türkiye, known as an oasis in the steppe, captivates with its winter beauty. Transformed 55 years ago by Turkish State Railways (TCDD) workers who planted 20,000 pine saplings on 82 acres, the…

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…

In Damascus, representatives from 40 tribes and clans, including Arabs, Kurds, Turkmens, Circassians, and various religious communities, convened to discuss Syria's future following the fall of the Assad regime. Nearly 400…

Syrians living in Hatay, Türkiye, are selling their vehicles below market prices as they prepare to return to Syria after years of displacement. The car market in Antakya’s Haraparası Neighborhood has seen increased activity, with…

The Ala Hayat 'Little Innocents' Association, founded by volunteer healthcare workers in Türkiye, has treated approximately 5,000 Syrian children, inspired by the story of 16-year-old Emine İsmail, who suffered severe burns during…

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…

Balık Lake, a hidden gem in Türkiye's Taşlıçay district of Ağrı, has frozen completely due to severe winter weather, with temperatures dropping to -18°C. Situated at 2,241 meters in Sinek Plateau, the lake is a year-round…

The Justinianus Bridge, constructed in 562 AD by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinianus, stands as a historical testament in Sakarya’s Serdivan district, Türkiye. Known locally as Beşköprü, the 12-arched bridge is among the most…

Zonguldak, Türkiye, firefighters rescued a cat that fell into a stream for the third time in a month. After receiving a citizen's report, the team launched a swift operation, using a ladder to reach the trapped feline. Remarkably, the…