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Bazda Caves: Türkiye's 2,000-year-old underground marvel in Şanlıurfa
The ancient Bazda Caves in Şanlıurfa's Harran district, featured on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List, continue to captivate visitors with their impressive chambers and mysterious history. This remarkable underground complex, dating back approximately 2,000 years, features numerous squares, tunnels and galleries carved through solid rock.
28 November 2025
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Hidden underground city in Kayseri awaits protection and tourism
In Türkiye’s Kayseri province, ancient underground settlements carved into volcanic rock — believed to date back to the 3rd century — remain largely unexplored. Locals say early Christians used these hidden spaces for shelter long before Islam reached the region. Residents are calling on authorities to preserve the site and officially open it for tourism.
27 November 2025
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Autumn transforms Lake Hazar into a vibrant tapestry in Eastern Türkiye
Lake Hazar in eastern Türkiye's Elazığ province has been enveloped by spectacular autumn foliage, creating a breathtaking natural panorama. The Sivrice district's iconic lake, surrounded by forests displaying fiery shades of gold, orange, and red, offers one of the most picturesque seasonal landscapes in the region during late November.
26 November 2025
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Turkish professor creates artificial reef fostering 12 fish species
A professor from Akdeniz University has successfully established a thriving artificial reef off Antalya's Konyaaltı Beach using existing stones and concrete blocks. The innovative project, which required no foreign materials, now supports approximately 12 marine species living together, demonstrating a sustainable method for enhancing marine biodiversity.
24 November 2025
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Turkish cuisine triumphs as 7 dishes rank among world's best
Türkiye's culinary prowess has been recognized on the global stage, with seven of its traditional dishes securing spots in TasteAtlas's "World's 100 Best Foods" list. The standout was Çökertme Kebab, achieving an impressive score and a top-ten position. This achievement highlights the rich, diverse flavors of Turkish cuisine and its growing international reputation among food enthusiasts and critics alike.
23 November 2025
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Sakarya's Çam Dağı offers visual feast of autumn colors
Çam Dağı in Sakarya is captivating visitors with a spectacular display of autumn foliage. The 900-meter-high mountain, situated between Hendek and Kocaali, transforms into a palette of green, yellow, and red, creating a cinematic landscape that attracts nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
22 November 2025
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Mount nemrut's ancient wonders continue to captivate global visitors
The majestic archaeological site of Mount Nemrut in Türkiye, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, remains a powerful draw for tourists seeking its colossal statues and breathtaking sunrise views. This iconic landmark in Adıyaman province showcases the rich historical legacy of the ancient Commagene Kingdom.
19 November 2025
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Muradiye Waterfall brims with autumn colors in eastern Türkiye
Muradiye Waterfall in Van province has transformed into an autumn spectacle as surrounding foliage displays vibrant seasonal colors. Photographers and visitors are flocking to capture the natural phenomenon where the waterfall creates stunning visual displays against the changing landscape.
12 November 2025
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Gods and goddesses: Ephesus Ancient City enraptures visitors in Turkey
A flock of tourists are spotted weaving their way in and out of the colossal columns at the city of Ephesus, one of the leading ancient settlements of the world on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, in Izmir, Turkey.
29 March 2022
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World Heritage Site Ani dons white coat in March
A view of the snow-covered ancient city of Ani, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list, in Turkey's Kars on March 12, 2022.
12 March 2022
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Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Kashmir
People are seen walking amid heavy snowfall in Srinagar, Kashmir on February 23,2022. Most flights to and from the region have been canceled due to low visibility and the heavy accumulation of snow on airport runways, while the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has been closed to vehicles. The overnight heavy snowfall has cut the power supply to majority of areas across the Kashmir valley and two residential houses and three vehicles have been damaged, reports said.
23 February 2022
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Vaults and Fortresses: Yeditepe Biennial presents Turkish artwork in historical Istanbul
The Second Yeditepe Biennial continues to present Turkish artwork, such as Islamic calligraphy, to its visitors as art lovers feast their eyes on beauty in several locations across the historic city of Istanbul, including the Nuruosmaniye Mosque Cellar in Fatih, Yedikule Fortress and the Fatih Glass Cube Gallery.
14 February 2022
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Farmer stumbles upon remains of terracotta statue never before seen in Anatolia
In an accidental discovery, a local farmer unearthed the remains of a terracotta statue while plowing his field in Turkey's Kayseri province. The remains are believed to be the first terracotta statue remains to ever be found in Anatolia, according to initial reports.
10 December 2021
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Ancient monastery casts magical spell on visitors in Turkey
The Gumusler Monastery, estimated to have been built between the 8th and 12th centuries, is pictured in Nigde, Turkey, on June 24, 2021. Nigde, home to many civilizations such as the Hittites, Romans, Seljuks, Karamanoglu and Ottomans awaits its visitors with its churches, ruins, mosques, mountains, lakes and natural beauties.
08 July 2021
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Turks take to streets to feed stray animals during nationwide lockdown
Turkish cops, volunteers, and philanthropists mobilized to feed stray animals as Turkey hunkered down in a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of Covid-19. Turks who want to feed animals in their neighborhoods are exempt from virus-related restrictions.
07 May 2021
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Bakers, cakes and baklava: Mouthwatering Ramadan delights in Turkey
A day before the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, bakers and cooks in Turkey's northern province of Ordu are rushing to meet the insatiable demands of the public before the onset of a month that is set to be filled with as much eating as abstaining!
12 April 2021
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Turkey introduces mouth-watering 'cold' baklava to cool you down in summer
A new version of the globally famous Turkish delicacy "baklava" is receiving overwhelming demand from across the country, as it even has renowned politicians and football stars lining up to try the "baklava with a twist." Local chefs from the eastern province of Diyarbakır tweaked the recipe a touch and have introduced "cold" baklava to help you to cool down on hot summer days. Drizzled with less syrup, the summer-inspired cold baklava contains delicate layers of phyllo pastry, pistachio, milk, and chocolate chips. (Courtesy: DHA)
19 March 2021
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Ertugrul fever sweeps India as restaurant inspired by hit Turkish series opens
The legendary Turkish series “Resurrection: Ertugrul,” known across the globe as the Muslim Games of Thrones, with hardcore fans from Paris to Pakistan fawning over everything from costumes to whirlwind romances, has now conquered India as well. A Muslim entrepreneur, a self-proclaimed fan of the drama, has now opened up a restaurant called "Ertugrul Mandi" inspired by the historical epic in India's Hyderabad, the capital of the southern state of Telangana. The signboard and the interior of the restaurant are decorated with a spate of pictures of the drama's leading actors and actresses, including Engin Altan Düzyatan who stars as the titular character Ertugrul, and Esra Bilgiç who plays Halime Sultan.
31 December 2020
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Pakistan's 'loneliest' elephant airlifted to Cambodia
Animal lovers, artists, and government officials joined an emotional moment Monday in Pakistan's capital to see off the country's "loneliest" elephant as it left for a wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia to spend its retired life. Kaavan -- Islamabad 's only elephant -- embarked on a flight to Cambodia on a special Russian aircraft from an air force base, bringing a years-long worldwide campaign for his relocation to a successful end. (Courtesy: AA)
30 November 2020
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