Cities in Turkey
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Istanbul Turkey
HAGHIA SOPHIA
We must begin by explaining the origin of the name. Sophia, the name of a street dancer, a courtesane who became empress, has nothing to do with the name of this cathedral, which is taken from the Greek. Sophia meaning “wisdom" to which is added the adjective «Saint», to form the phrase "Divine Wisdom”.
Dec 9, 2006, 14:40
Cities in Turkey
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Istanbul Turkey
Istanbul
It is located to the northeast of the Anatolian Peninsula, between the Black and Aegean Seas, displaying the characteristics of a settlement formed as a result of a depression during the tertiary geological period and sprawling around the continents on either side of the straits, 32 km long by 700 m wide, linking the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea, and Halic/Golden Horn, 700 m wide. Thanks to this location the with lands on the Asian and European continents.Istanbul Turkey
Dec 9, 2006, 14:01
Cities in Turkey
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Usak Turkey
Usak Museum (Uºak Müzesi)
Usak Museum consists of two sections. The first contains various works dating from the prehistoric ages to the end of the Byzantine period, clay pottery, vases, lamps, figures, tear bottles, Phrygian period works, Roman period grave steles and statues, and findings from the Selcuk excavations.
Feb 5, 2007, 06:53
Cities in Turkey
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Usak Turkey
USAK
The historical background of Usak goes back to 5000 BC. This province, is situated at the inner side of Western Anatolia. Being closer to the central region, rather than the Aegean, a typical continental climate prevails in the area.
Feb 5, 2007, 06:52
Cities in Turkey
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Usak Turkey
Esme Kilims
Although antique carpets are world famous, today the provinceís weavers make kilims instead of carpets.
Feb 5, 2007, 06:52
Cities in Turkey
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Afyon Turkey
Afyon Archaeological Museum (Arkeoloji Müzesi)
Today Afyon Archaeological Museum consists of 9 large and small rooms, 1 library, 1 conference hall, 1 laboratory, storerooms and administrative offices.
Feb 5, 2007, 06:49
Cities in Turkey
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Afyon Turkey
The Afyon Ethnographic Museum (Etnografya Müzesi)
The Afyon Ethnographic Museum is housed in the old Museum building, the Gedik Ahmed Pasha Medrese (Moslem college)
Feb 5, 2007, 06:49
Cities in Turkey
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Afyon Turkey
MUSEUMS OF AFYON
The Afyon Museum was first established in the Gedik Ahmet Pasha Medrese.
Feb 5, 2007, 06:48
Cities in Turkey
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Afyon Turkey
AFYON
The province, known also as Afyonkarahisar, is located as a gateway between the Aegean sea and inner regions of Anatolia, locating at the crossroads of 3 different regions of Turkey.
Feb 5, 2007, 06:25
Cities in Turkey
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Kutahya Turkey
The Temple of Zeus
The Temple of Zeus was the first of the magnificent structures built in Aizanois new city center on the west bank of the Penkalas river. Recent excavations have shown that layers of remains from the early years of the area were displaced to build the Temple of Zeus.
Feb 5, 2007, 06:22
Cities in Turkey
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Kutahya Turkey
Other ruins of Aizanoi
A heroon that was considered a small temple in that time and an agora surrounded by galleries were built in the middle of the second century A.D.
Feb 5, 2007, 06:22
Cities in Turkey
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Kutahya Turkey
KUTAHYA AND AIZONI
Kutahya is a small province in the midst of hill country in Turkey, clustering about the walls of an impressive hilltop fortress. It is the hometown of the world famous Yagcibedir Carpets, and Kutahya tiles which you can see everywhere in the country.
Feb 5, 2007, 06:20
Cities in Turkey
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Mugla Turkey
Turtles
The border between the sea and the internal marsh is a long narrow beach called "the Turtles Beach."
Feb 5, 2007, 05:58
Cities in Turkey
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Mugla Turkey
LABRANDA
Labranda, which is the holy area of Zeus Labraundeus, is in ancient Caria (Southwestern Anatolia), 13 kms northeast of Milas (Mylasa), the city to which it is affiliated. The site is famous with its Temple of Zeus, its delicious water, and its pine and plane tree forests.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:57
Cities in Turkey
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Mugla Turkey
CAUNOS
Founded around the 9th century BC, Caunos became an important Carian city in 400 B.C. Right on the border with the Kingdom of Lycia, its culture reflected aspects of both Kingdoms. The tombs, for instance, are in Lycian style.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:57
Cities in Turkey
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Mugla Turkey
Knidos
Famous as a center of art and culture in the fourth century B.C., Cnidos was established at the same time that Halicarnassus was, as one of the six Dorian colonies in Asia Minor.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:56
Cities in Turkey
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Mugla Turkey
DATCA AND KNIDOS
The Carians settled in south western part of Anatolia, between the Menderes River and Köycegiz Lake and named this area as Caria. The Datça Peninsula was also located within these borders, and today it's in the Aegean region of Turkey.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:55
Cities in Turkey
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Mugla Turkey
GOKOVA
Lying on the south coast of the Bodrum peninsula, the Gulf of Gökova is a fascinating corner of Turkey, offering lovely views with charming combinations of colors.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:51
Cities in Turkey
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Mugla Turkey
KOYCEGIZ-DALYAN
Possessing the most special gifts of nature and history, Köycegiz stands beside the same named lake at the tip of which touches the Mediterranean.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:51
Cities in Turkey
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Mugla Turkey
MUGLA
Mugla is the ideal destination for those who want everything at once. It is one of the many ancient cities of the Caria region, today Aegean region of Turkey.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:50
Cities in Turkey
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Denizli Turkey
PAMUKKALE (HIERAPOLIS)
Located 20 kilometers from the town of Denizli in the Aegean region of Turkey, Pamukkale is one of the most interesting places in the world, justly famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique geological formations but also for its historical remains.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:47
Cities in Turkey
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Denizli Turkey
Denizli Roosters
"Denizli Rooster", the symbol of Denizli is a domestic species which is well known all over Turkey with its color and body building, harmonious long and beautiful crowing.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:46
Cities in Turkey
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Denizli Turkey
DENIZLI
Situated in the inner part of the Aegean Region, is Denizli, a tourist attraction city with its numerous beauty. Dating back to the Calcholithic age, this was the site of a settlement of the earliest communities, and changed hands continuously, becoming the center of various civilizations in different time periods.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:45
Cities in Turkey
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Aydin Turkey
Aydin Museum
Archaeological works were first collected from the region of Aydin in 1950. Works were particularly collected from the ruins of the ancient city of Tralles, which was the first settlement of Aydin.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:40
Cities in Turkey
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Aydin Turkey
DIDYMA
Didyma is 15 km from Miletus, and you will be confronted with the magnificent and massive columns of the temple of Apollo. A concrete flight of steps near the entrance takes one down to the temple.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:30
Cities in Turkey
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Aydin Turkey
PRIENE
Priene is situated in Ionia, the ancient region, the sky of which was described as the most beautiful sky on earth. Priene was established as a harbour near the Great Meandre in the I millenium B.C., together with the other 12 Ionian towns.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:29
Cities in Turkey
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Aydin Turkey
NYSSA
The ancient site of Nyssa is located on the slopes of Mount Malgac (Mesogis) in Sultanhisar, at 30 km east of Aydin city (ancient Tralles).
Feb 5, 2007, 05:28
Cities in Turkey
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Aydin Turkey
APHRODISIAS
Aphrodisias is undoubtedly the most spectacular city of Caria. It is in the north of the region, and contains some of the finest examples of classical art. Today the remains of this city within the district of Aydin, near Karacasu, in the village of Geyre. An asphalt road leads directly to the ruins from the main Aydin-Denizli highway.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:28
Cities in Turkey
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Aydin Turkey
Menderes Valley
The Menderes Valley, formed by the Menderes (Meander) river has been the cradle of many civilizations. This region offers a variety of beauties all at once.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:27
Cities in Turkey
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Aydin Turkey
AYDIN
Aydin is one of the major cities in the Aegean region of Turkey and is growing very fast. Apart from the industry, the main agricultural products of the province are; figs, olives, strawberries and cotton.
Feb 5, 2007, 05:26
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