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Most Impressive Treasure a Throne of Gold and Jewels
The most stunning and impressive item in the Ottoman treasury is a magnificent golden throne. It is said to be made entirely of solid...
Strict Rules for Visiting the Treasury
In Constantinople, ordinary people are not allowed to enter the Sultan's treasury. Only the families of foreign diplomats may be allowed to visit. No...
Fire and Neglect in the Ancient Buildings
In August 1863, a fire destroyed or badly damaged many of the ancient buildings. Today, most of these buildings look old and worn. Their...
Euphrates River Fırat
Geographical Importance of the Euphrates River
The Euphrates River is an important geographical feature in both ancient and biblical texts.
The Euphrates flows through modern-day Iraq,...
Mount Ararat and the Ark
What Does Ararat Really Mean?
Bible scholars agree that the word Ararat actually means the Urartu region, which was a large area, not a specific...
Mount Ararat A Mountain of Mystery
Is Mount Ararat Really in the Bible?
Many people believe that Mount Ararat is where Noah’s Ark landed. But the Bible does not say this...
Kirk Kilise Wine and Its Secret
The wine from Kirk Kilise is very good. However, most Turks don’t drink wine—they are mostly teetotalers. So, the wine is taken to the...
The Dreary Landscape
The sky was gray, and the wind howled. The land looked dull and lifeless. The Turkish villages were messy, made up of mud huts....
Talking with the Vali
We talked about many different things. Every once in a while, a general or colonel was called over to join the conversation. However, as...
Rafting in Turkey
Challenges and Opportunities
Importance of Rafting in Turkish Tourism
Rafting holds a significant place in Turkish tourism, providing visitors with a unique and original experience. This...
