Visitors will be able to explore never-seen-before areas of the Ephesus archaeological site in 2025. The site is being prepared to enable visitors to travel into the depths of history as part of the “Endless Ephesus, Legacy for the Future” project. New tour routes and discovered historical artifacts will again highlight Ephesus one of the…
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A British World War II submarine that disappeared with 64 crew members on board during a secret mission in 1943 has been found several miles off the coast of DIdim. The wreck of HMS Trooper has been discovered 830ft below water close to the Greek islands of Ikaria and Samos by a private deep sea research company,…
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As summer slides gracefully into autumn, colours surround Turkey. The golden leaves of the trees, the slight coolness in the air, and the charm of nature’s canvas make this season the perfect time for a road trip adventure. From historical cities with centuries-old stories to breathtaking landscapes that come alive with the colours of autumn,…
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Explorations in the Eğridere area of Aydın’s Söke district have unearthed prehistoric rock paintings dating back 8,000 years and tomb and chapel ruins from the Byzantine period. These findings show that the region has a long history and that different civilizations have lived in this region from ancient times to the Byzantine period. Following the…
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Sirince People who believed that Doomsday would happen on December 21, 2012, the last day of the Mayan calendar, flocked here because it was believed to be the place to survive the apocalypse. Although the Mayans were wrong (fortunately), this belief worked for the businesses in the region in terms of tourism. Many things were…
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Having explored many corners of Turkey, we have turned our focus this week on Kuşadası, which is filled with historical places and hidden natural beauties that are mostly left without visiting. Historical Places Kurşunlu Monastery: Kurşunlu Monastery, which is 10 km away from Davutlar Village was established in a rocky and forested area to protect it…
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Ayvalık, which has a unique atmosphere in the north Aegean region, is ideal for a two-day getaway. Ayvalık is a district of Balıkesir, but small enough to be called a town. By visiting and staying at Cunda, a small island connected to Ayvalik, for a day, and visiting Ayvalık the next, you can see all…
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Voices reporter Ruken Alışkan continues our Explore series with a feature on Sığacık The town of Sığacık, a district of Izmir’s Seferihisar, is the first place in Turkey to receive the title of “Cittaslow”, that is, slow city. Cittaslow is an international association of municipalities established in Italy. The aim of the Cittaslow Movement is…
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This week I focus on Çanakkale, a city I love to visit. It straddles both the Marmara and Aegean regions. Turkey’s largest island, Gökçeada, and the Aegean’s second largest island, Bozcaada, are located in Çanakkale. Additionally, Ancient Troy and the Trojan Horse are here. You can find below the places to visit in this city,…
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Archaeologists have unearthed the Koressos gate, one of the three main entrances to the ancient city of Ephesus, once a bustling trade and tourism site. The find marks a major milestone in the excavation efforts within the ancient site. The project involves both local and international scientific delegations working to uncover the city’s historical treasures. The Koressos gate…
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