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smuggled 9 ancient artifacts return Türkiye from US
Sculptures of Lucius Verus, Attis, Apollon, Cephea, duver terracotta plate and 4 columned sarcophagi were returned to Türkiye. They were illegally smuggled from Türkiye's ancient cities to the USA in the 1970s. After the ceremony held at…
turkish chalcographer engrave motifs on copper for over 50 years
İbrahim Özcan, a Turkish chalcographer from Mardin, has been working with copper by hand since he was 7 years old. He has spent almost all of his 60-year life drawing motifs on copper.
His products, which are prepared with great effort,…
Snowfall Covers Abant Lake National Park
Abant Lake National Park, a popular tourist destination in Bolu, Türkiye was transformed into a winter wonderland with recent snowfall. The park, located near two major cities, Istanbul and Ankara, saw snow accumulation of 15 centimeters,…
Taksim enchants after first snowfall of this year
A long-awaited snowfall affected many districts of Istanbul, Türkiye at night. Taksim Square has transformed into a lovely winter scene following the first snowfall of 2023. People on Istiklal Avenue took a lot of photos while enjoying the…
Türkiye’s winter beauty of Pülümür Valley fascinates
The Pülümür Valley in the Tunceli province of Turkey was covered with snowfall. The goats on the snow-covered mountain slopes and Pülümür Stream created a stunning landscape. Visitors flock to the valley during the winter to witness the…
200-year-old Ottoman blanket revealed by rug merchant
Edip Çevik, a rug merchant in Türkiye's Siirt, revealed a blanket from the Ottoman period. The blanket, which is estimated to be 200 years old, should be exhibited in the city's museum, according to Çevik. He said that many antique dealers…
Türkiye’s Erciyes experienced a tourist influx over the semester
One of Türkiye's winter tourism destinations, the Erciyes Ski Center in Kayseri attracted a lot of tourists who came to ski and enjoy the snowy environment. During the semester break, 250,000 domestic and foreign tourists visited in a week…
Türkiye’s Van covered by snow, postcard-worthy scenes appear
The entire city of Van turned white over the weekend due to the snowfall that affected Eastern Anatolia in Türkiye. Lake Van's turquoise waters and the snow's pure whiteness created Postcard-worthy scenes.
wild goats population enlivens in Kayseri, Türkiye
The number of wild goats in Kayseri, Türkiye, which faced the risk of regional extinction with a population of 28, reached 1,652 in 2022 thanks to the studies and measures taken by the Nature Conservation and National Parks Branch…
Caucasian folk dance on frozen Çıldır Lake in Türkiye
A Caucasian folk dance show was held in the frozen Lake Çıldır in the Ardahan city of Türkiye, where the temperature occasionally drops to 20 degrees below zero.
İnci Türkoğlu said that they were happy excited to play the Caucasus folk…