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Narin Castle: Ottoman garrison overlooking Caspian in Dagestan Image

Narin Castle: Ottoman garrison overlooking Caspian in Dagestan

Caucasus

3 min read

Narin Castle in Derbent was once the Ottomans’ military stronghold in the Caucasus

1,600-year-old Mor Kiryakus Monastery reopens to visitors in Türkiye's Batman

Restoration

2 min read

Restored after centuries, the fifth-century Mor Kiryakus Monastery in Batman's Besiri district opens its doors to domestic and international tourists

1,600-year-old Mor Kiryakus Monastery reopens to visitors in Türkiye's Batman Image

Hidden in a cane: How Türkiye’s rose legacy took root

Culture

4 min read

Türkiye’s renowned Damask rose, celebrated annually in Isparta’s Rose Festival, has a unique history that traces back to Bulgaria’s famed rose fields

Hidden in a cane: How Türkiye’s rose legacy took root Image

How ancient desert communities adapted to climate change

Archaeology

6 min read

Professor Joy McCorriston reveals how ancient desert monuments helped communities survive climate change and shape identity across Arabia and Türkiye.

How ancient desert communities adapted to climate change Image

'How to Train Your Dragon': Live-action adaptation film review Image

Culture

'How to Train Your Dragon': Live-action adaptation film review

2 min read

Ancient Roman pool sees first excavation in 79 years: Tyana's hydraulic legacy unearthed Image

Culture

Ancient Roman pool sees first excavation in 79 years: Tyana's hydraulic legacy unearthed

2 min read

Over 100 Turkish-period arrowheads unearthed in Türkiye's ancient city of Becin Image

Culture

Over 100 Turkish-period arrowheads unearthed in Türkiye's ancient city of Becin

2 min read

Hajj pilgrims visit historic Ottoman Hejaz Railway Station in Medina Image

Culture

Hajj pilgrims visit historic Ottoman Hejaz Railway Station in Medina

2 min read

Ancient Rome meets fast food—what experts say about McDonald’s mosaic in Rome Image

Culture

Ancient Rome meets fast food—what experts say about McDonald’s mosaic in Rome

2 min read

Inside Matteo Bocelli’s rider for his upcoming Istanbul concert on June 17 Image

Culture

Inside Matteo Bocelli’s rider for his upcoming Istanbul concert on June 17

2 min read

Ottoman-Era Hereke Silk and Carpet Factory in Türkiye still thriving after nearly two centuries Image

Culture

Ottoman-Era Hereke Silk and Carpet Factory in Türkiye still thriving after nearly two centuries

2 min read

Ancient Tralleis in Türkiye set to open to visitors in August Image

Culture

Ancient Tralleis in Türkiye set to open to visitors in August

2 min read

How Ottoman tried to defend ancient Cyprus from British excavators? Image

Culture

How Ottoman tried to defend ancient Cyprus from British excavators?

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Slave labor fueled Pompeii’s wealth, new study reveals Image

Culture

Slave labor fueled Pompeii’s wealth, new study reveals

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