Challenges in Black Sea Fishing
Heading North A Seasonal Journey
As the fishing season persists, fishermen across Turkey embark on maritime adventures, trying their luck in the bountiful seas. With...
Fish and Istanbul
A Culinary Legacy
A Timeless Duo Fish and the Bosphorus
Fish and the Bosphorus, a timeless duo that echoes through the heart of Istanbul. Beyond a...
Harran School of Thought
The University of Harran, with roots dating back to the earliest centuries, housed the renowned “Harran School of Thought,” one of the world’s three...
Discovering Sanliurfa
Legends and Ancient Roots
Nimrod’s Defeat The Legend of the Lame Mosquito
In the mythical past, God, determined to humble the mighty King Nimrod, sent forth...
Discovering Bogazkale
Hattusa Echoes of Ancient Powers
Hittite Dominion Egypt, Babel, Mitanni, and Hittite Supremacy
In the antique East, the great powers of Egypt, Babel, Mitanni, and the...
Distinctive Symbols on Ottoman Tombstones
Exploring the Meaning Behind Engravings
Symbolic Trees Life and Immortality
The foot sahides of Ottoman tombstones often feature engravings of trees. Prominent among these are roses,...
Ottoman Tombstone Symbols
Turkish Graveyard Traditions through the Ages
Evolution of Tombstone Art
The tradition of planting gravestones in Turkish graveyards dates back to ancient times. Initially serving the...
Preserving Troy’s Heritage
“Dus ve Gercek Troia”
Exhibition Overview
“Dus ve Gergek Troia” unfolds across 486 pages, presenting a monumental collection of Troy artifacts sourced from various museums in...
Letter from the Governor
Transforming Cities with Visionary Leadership
Farewell to Mardin’s Reformer
When M. Temel Kogaklar, the recent Governor of Mugla, concluded his term in Mardin, where he had...
Shining the Gems
Shining the Gems, One by One…
Mugla Houses are renowned for their courtyard entrances, known as the “Lamb Door,” adorned with lacelike canopies and wooden...