The rich history of Fez, the ancient capital of Morocco, endowed it with two “old cities” at once – medinas. The royal palace, the Jewish cemetery and the Buzhelud gardens are Fes el-Jdid. The most confused medina in the world is Fes el Bali, where there are 14 gates, 6,000 streets, 200 mosques and 180…
Category: Middle East
Jordan Travel Tips
According to a2zcamerablog, Jordan is the most stable and secure Arab country in the Middle East. There is almost no crime, police patrols are often found on the streets of cities, but due to the great influence of tribal traditions, the Jordanians themselves maintain order in their village, so there are usually no difficulties in…
Palestine Defense and Security
The assessment of the Palestinian security forces is particularly difficult. Compared to the complicated situation that followed the establishment of the Palestinian National Authority, characterized by a multiplicity of militias and commands, today the framework of the security forces seems to have been relatively simplified, thanks to the establishment of a power center in Gaza….
Ankara, Turkey History
The oldest settlements in and around the city belong to the Hattian civilization, which flourished during the Bronze Age. Artifacts discovered in the city have shown that the Hittites named the city Ankuwash before 1200 BC The city grew significantly in size and importance under the control of the Phrygians, from around 1000 BC Subsequently it…
Turkey Government
The attempt by the Allies and Greece to divide the country after World War I, led to the Turkish War of Independence, led by Mustafa Kemal. The 29 of October of 1923 the Republic of Turkey was proclaimed; in 1924 the religious courts were abolished and in 1934 women won the right to vote. Multi-partyism began in 1946, when the newly founded Democratic…
Turkey Territory and Population
Territory and Resources The calcareous tuff terraces of Pamukkale (Turkey) constitute one of the most attractive landscapes in western Anatolia. The healing effects of its springs were already known in ancient times. The main area of Turkey, known as Anatolia, is located in Asia, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea. Turkish Thrace in Europe covers about…