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Ancient Battle Traces Uncovered in Türkiye
Archaeologists in Sardes, the ancient capital of the Lydian Kingdom, have uncovered significant traces of the Battle of Thymbra, a pivotal conflict between the Lydian Kingdom and the Persian Empire in 546 B.C. This battle, which…
Man Catches 6 Kg Sea Bass with Bare Hands in Türkiye
A man named Çağatay Hacıoğulları, who dived into the sea in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli to cool off, caught a large sea bass with his bare hands. After carrying it to the beach, Hacıoğulları proudly posed with the fish.
The fish…
Teenager Carries Out Knife Attack in Türkiye
An 18-year-old male dressed up like a video game character took to the streets with a knife and attacked other people in Eskişehir, Türkiye. The boy, who streamed the attack on social media with a camera on his body, injured 5 people. He…
Türkiye’s Crystal Clear Lake Awaits Nature Lovers
Gökpınar Lake, which is considered one of the clearest waters in the world despite its depth of 17 meters in the steppe of Sivas, has become a favorite spot for local and foreign tourists.
“It has a wonderful nature; everything is…
Sunset Forms Stunning View over Kars
The sunset formed a stunning view over the Ani Archaeological Site in Gazi Kars, one of the most important tourism regions of Kars province in Türkiye, yesterday evening.
Sultan Alp Arslan conquered the Ani Castle in 1064, opening the…
5.2-Magnitude Earthquake in Syria Causes Panic in Nearby Turkish Cities
The 5.2-magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Hama region of Syria at 23:56 local time yesterday was also felt in Gaziantep and Hatay in Türkiye. Citizens who felt the earthquake quickly took to the streets with fear.
Eleven Turkish…
Ottoman Door Knocker Tradition Lives On in Erzincan
In the deep canyons of Kemaliye, Erzincan, a thousand-year-old tradition continues through the unique door knockers that adorn local homes. Dating back to the Ottoman period, these knockers served a practical purpose:…
Foreigner Dancers Race in Wooden Car Races in Türkiye’s Rize
Dancers from 10 different countries competed fiercely in the wooden car races as part of the 13th version of the "Formulaz" festival held in the Konaktepe neighborhood of Işıklı Village in the Ardeşen district of Rize this year.
“It was…
Chinese Couple Takes Wedding Photos in Taksim Square
Istanbul's Taksim Square became a popular spot for foreign couples getting married again this year. A Chinese couple chose the iconic tram in the square as their background.
The couple posing in their wedding clothes also attracted the…
First In-Situ Byzantine Mosaic Unearthed at Monastery in Türkiye
A significant archaeological discovery was made at the Saints Constantine and Helena Monastery in Ordu, Türkiye. During excavations led by the Ordu Museum Directorate and Assoc. Dr. Seçkin Evcim, the first in-situ floor…