An old Karapapakh Azerbaijani cemetery that I ran into as I was exploring the rural villages in Kars Province of Eastern Turkey.
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Historic Women’s Bazaar in Downtown Konya – Central Turkey
Women’s Bazaar is one of the hidden gems of Konya. Although it has no female vendors today, this site is a must-see attraction in the city.
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19th-century Lithographs of Hagia Sophia
Lithographs of Hagia Sophia, created by Belgian artist Louis Haghe, after the two year restoration work between 1847-1849.
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Ince Minaret Madrasah: 13th-Century Seljuk-Turkish Masterpiece
Ince Minaret Madrasah, located in central Turkey, is a 13th-century historic Islamic school that was built by the Seljuk Turks.
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1922 Color Photos of Ankara
Camille Sauvageot and photographer Frédéric Gadmer, who visited Ankara in 1922, captured the oldest color photographs of the city.
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1922 Color Photos of Istanbul
Photographers Frédéric Gadmer and Camille Sauvageot, who came to Istanbul in 1922, took invaluable color photographs of the city.
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Kocatepe: Ankara’s Biggest Mosque
Kocatepe Mosque is located in downtown Ankara, and it is the largest mosque in Turkey’s capital. Click to read more.
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Hidden Roman Ruins in Suburban Ankara
Mariegordus Roman Ruins are a very fascinating hidden gem, located in the suburbs of northern Ankara. Click to read more about the site.
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Santa Maria Catholic Church in Trabzon – Turkish Black Sea
A small Catholic church in the back streets of downtown Trabzon, Turkish Black Sea. This historic religious complex also has a dark history.
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Abandoned School in Trabzon’s Mountains – Exploring Turkish Black Sea
I stumbled upon an abandoned primary school in the mountains of Trabzon Province, Black Sea Region of Turkey. Click to read more.
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