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Buffalo Herding in Turkish Marshes Stuns Like Africa
The milking journey of buffalos in Hürmetçi Marshes, located 1,073 meters above sea level on Erciyes Mountain's slopes in Türkiye, captivates visitors with visuals reminiscent of African wildlife documentaries.…
Snowdrops Bloom Around Lake in Eastern Türkiye
Snowdrops blooming around Keşiş (Turna) Lake at 2,550 meters altitude on Erek Mountain’s slopes are drawing visitors with breathtaking views. Located in Van’s Gürpınar district, the lake—believed to have been formed by Urartian King…
Spring Meets Snow in Artvin’s Breathtaking Landscapes
As snow lingers on the high peaks of Artvin, the lower valleys have burst into life with the arrival of spring, creating stunning contrasts of white-capped mountains and green forests.
Drone footage captured scenes reminiscent of…
Spring Boosts Flow at Türkiye’s Tortum Waterfall
Tortum Waterfall in Erzurum’s Uzundere district, one of Türkiye’s top natural landmarks, is experiencing a surge in water flow with the arrival of spring. Snowmelt from nearby mountains is raising the level of…
Moment of Landslide Captured in Northeastern Türkiye
A landslide occurred during road construction in the Yüncüler village of Artvin’s Yusufeli district, cutting off vehicle access to a neighborhood of about 20 households. The moment of the collapse was captured on video by a construction…
British Traveler Crosses Reaches Europe via Istanbul Bridge
British adventurer Karl Bushby, who set off from Chile 26 years ago to walk around the world, reached Istanbul and crossed the July 15 Martyrs Bridge on foot, stepping from Asia into Europe. Bushby, 56, began his…
18th-Century Ottoman Carpets Found with Emoji-Like Faces
Emoji-like face motifs have been discovered on 18th-century Ottoman carpets during inventory work at the Tokat Mevlevihane Museum in Türkiye. Despite being registered in the 20th century, the carpets feature…
Fog Turns Turkish Coast into a Scenic Wonder
Morning fog blanketed the coastal town of Gerze in Sinop, Türkiye, creating postcard-like views. Known as a "Cittaslow" city, Gerze's sea and shoreline disappeared under a white veil, drawing the attention of…
Türkiye Holds Submarine Rescue Drill
Türkiye’s Navy led a multinational submarine rescue drill, Kurtaran-2025, off Marmaris, simulating a sunken submarine scenario. Using advanced systems like ROVs, rescue bells, and atmospheric diving suits, casualties were…
Nature Enthusiast Travels 850 km for Rare Tulips
Atanur Sevim, a retired academic from Samsun, traveled 850 kilometers to Adıyaman's Gerger district to photograph the rare inverted tulips, also known as "crying brides." These protected flowers bloom briefly in spring and…