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Snowy scenes draw crowds to Zorkun Plateau in Osmaniye
In Osmaniye, Türkiye, two days of rain have turned into snow in the high areas. Residents flocked to Zorkun Plateau, located in the Amanos Mountains at an altitude of 1650m, to see the snow-covered landscapes. This resulted in traffic…
Ski-lovers influx Denizli Ski Center, located in Türkiye
Denizli Ski Center, which is the biggest ski center in the Aegean region of Türkiye, started the season early this year. The ski center, at an altitude of 2,041 meters, captivated its guests with its white appearance.
In addition, ,the…
artificial reef project to improve biodiversity and conserve life in marmara sea
With the Istanbul Unnatural Reef Project, a total of 699 artificial reefs were placed in the Marmara Sea in 4 years to conserve sea life, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
The project has contributed to the…
Funeral bus overturns in Türkiye: 16 injured
As a result of the overturning of a bus that was carrying the mortal remains of a deceased person and their relatives from Istanbul, the Turkish metropolitan, to Kastamonu, 16 people were injured. Two of the injured, who were taken to the…
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…