Ruins of Xanthos The ruins of Xanthos in southern Turkey, along with the temple district of Letoon, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. An eventful history shaped the most important place of ancient Lycia. Systematic excavations uncovered the remains of temples, Lycian monuments and tombs. Sarcophagi with richly decorated reliefs and sculptures…
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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…
Turkey 2011
Yearbook 2011 Turkey. On June 12, the ruling Islamist AKP (Justice and Development Party) won its third straight parliamentary election with 49.8% of the vote. The second largest was the secular CHP (Republican People’s Party) with 26%. These two parties advanced compared to the previous election, while the third, the right-wing extremist MHP (Nationalist Party…
Istanbul Attractions and Tourist
Attractions and sights in Istanbul Aya Sofia The most magnificent building in Istanbul is the Byzantine Cathedral Aya Sofia, which was built around the year 535 as a tribute to the whole Byzantine culture. It was considered one of the largest churches of Christianity until the Ottoman Muslims occupied the city and turned it into…