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Ankara-Tatvan Touristic Train Begins Second Voyage
The Ankara-Tatvan Touristic Train embarked on its second journey, promoting regional tourism and cultural heritage. Departing from Ankara with key stops in Elazığ and Sivas, the 1,262-kilometer journey to Tatvan, Bitlis, lasts 28…
Daring Drummer Thrills Istanbul with Bosphorus Performance
Ahmet Merih Çelik, a drummer from, Tekirdağ, Türkiye, renowned for his extreme drumming stunts, performed on a pedalo in the Bosphorus. Previously drumming underwater, with a parachute, and on skis, Çelik's latest act attracted a…
Lake Van’s Soda Water Turns Children’s Hair Blond
In Türkiye, children swimming in Lake Van, the world's largest soda lake, experience a surprising change in hair color during the summer. The high soda content and sun exposure cause their hair to turn blond. This effect fades in the winter…
Restoration of Gök Madrasa in Türkiye Progressing
Restoration efforts are ongoing at Gök Madrasa in Tokat, known for its blue tiles and Seljuk architecture. Built in 1275, this historical site served as an educational center for Islamic and positive sciences and later functioned…
East-West Friendship and Silk Road Rally Reaches Mount Nemrut
The East-West Friendship and Silk Road Rally, supported by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, witnessed the sunrise on Mount Nemrut. Participants traveled from Cappadocia through Kahramanmaraş to Adıyaman, viewing…
Sewing Master Preserves 19th-Century Heirloom Machine
Kenan Namlı, a master of hoop embroidery and sewing in Buldan, Denizli, Türkiye, treasures a hand-cranked sewing machine from the 1800s, inherited from his ancestors. Working at his textile shop in the historical Hamamboğaz area, Namlı…
Aid to Gaza from Kuwaiti philanthropists
The 'Legend Line,' a humanitarian aid ship supported by Kuwaiti philanthropists, will depart from Mersin Port, Türkiye, carrying essential supplies to Gaza via Jordan. This effort addresses the urgent needs in Gaza due to…
Historic Girls’ School in Amasya to Become Library in Türkiye
The historic Girls' School in Merzifon, Amasya, built by Americans 160 years ago, is being converted into a library by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Restoration, based on old photographs, is nearing…
Ancient Clay Tablet in Diyarbakır Museum Draws Attention
A 2,648-year-old clay tablet listing women's names from the Assyrian Empire has become a key attraction at the İçkale Museum Complex in Diyarbakır, Türkiye. Discovered during a rescue excavation between 2000 and 2012 near…
Vandals Target Historical Artifacts in Kuşadası, Türkiye
The latest act of vandalism in Kuşadası, Türkiye, has targeted the historical artifacts at Kasım Yaman Archaeological Park. Vandals destroyed areas where archaeological artifacts and architectural elements were exhibited by Kuşadası…