The exact date of construction of these unique structures none of the scientists can not determine, archaeologists are inclined to the period of 16-12 centuries BC. The underground cities of Cappadocia were used for the needs of the army of Alexan... read more
In Cappadocia, in an area of approximately 30 by 20 kilometres (the triangle of Nevşehir-Avanos-Urgüp triangle) there are marvellous tuff rocks of the most bizarre shapes. The reason is that they are the result of the eruption of the Erc... read more
The Haji-Bayram Mosque was built in the 10th century on the ruins of a Byzantine church. Even earlier there was a temple of Augustus, of which only the remains of the walls have survived, and on them is carved the text of Emperor Augustus' wil... read more
The Museum of Anatolian Civilisations in Ankara was founded by Turkish President Kemal Ataturk in 1921. The museum is housed in buildings dating back to the fifteenth century, which served as a covered market and caravanserai during the reign of M... read more
