Tag: Turkiye
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Anadolu Ajansı: Researchers Retrace Ice Age Human Activity In Southern Turkiye

Evidence of human activity dating back to the Ice Age has been uncovered in Gaziantep.
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Business Insider: How a 162-year-old Turkish Delight Shop Became a Global Dessert Empire

A video produced by Business Insider captures the production processes of Turkish delights and the behind-the-scenes action in the kitchen.
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Deutsche Welle: Istanbul Aglow With Its Centuries‑Old Ramadan Traditions

“The letters must be placed precisely, the symmetry must be perfect. It takes math and some geometry, strength and skill,” said Kahraman Yıldız, one of the last masters of the art of mahya.
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eKathimerini: Nobel Novelist Orhan Pamuk Finally Gets The Netflix Series He Wanted

The Orhan Pamuk interview, first published in The New York Times and later in full in the eKathimerini newssite, contains interesting details about his novel, his Netflix series, and his museum. I highly recommend reading this interview before your visit to the Museum of Innocence.
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On YouTube: A Quick Look: Bursa – Iznik Top Five Sights To Visit

Known historically as Nicaea, the town of Iznik is a charming place with important Christian pilgrimage sites, impressive Roman-era theatres, city walls and ruins, and one of the most significant early Turkish settlements in Anatolia. With Pope Leo 14th visit in November 2025 in order to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of…
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On YouTube: In Search of a Moment – Silent Dance of Wind Turbines

The relentless dance of the three-armed giants bursting forth from the sunflower fields… This is the silent dance of wind turbines.
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Forbes: Michelin Adds 32 New Restaurants To Its Michelin Guide Istanbul, Izmir, Muğla

Forbes: Michelin Adds 32 New Restaurants To Its Michelin Guide Istanbul, Izmir, Muğla
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“Wheeler Dealers” Mike and Elvis test Anadol

Famous TV show producers Mike Brewer and Marc “Elvis” Priestly visited Istanbul to experience a few models of the nostalgic Turkish car, Anadol.
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Architectural Digest: Istanbul in “The 20 Most Beautiful Cities in the World” List

The world famous magazine Architectural Digest published its list of “The 20 Most Beautiful Cities in the World” very recently. Istanbul is also in the list.
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On YouTube: A Quick Look – Museum of Troy – The Polyxena Sarcophagus

The second episode of “A Quick Look” series in my YouTube channel focuses on “The Polyxena Sarcophagus”. It is a major highlight of the Museum of Troy, located in Canakkale, Turkiye. This beautiful ancient sarcophagus, dated back to 6th century BC, depicts a wedding preparation scene on one side and the “sacrifice” of Polyxena on…
