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Mysterious ancient ruins of Rumkale

Rumkale was a powerful fortress on the river Euphrates.

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Reason Ottoman rulers ban coffeehouses

Coffeehouses brought together citizens for educational, social, and political activities and information exchange. Government spies attended these coffeehouses to obtain…

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Why were palaces built in the Ottoman Empire not only for sultans but also for birds

Birdhouses have a special place in Ottoman-era mosque construction. These small provided shelter for the birds.

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Places of power: ancient underground shelter in Cappadocia

Derinkuyu belongs to the region of Cappadocia. The meaning of the city’s name explains its translation – “deep well” because…

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Secrets of Norsun Tepe

A curious structure inside a hill with a diameter of 500m! Little is known about Norsun Tepe, and it is…

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Disasters that should happen in the future according to science

These are some of the disasters that should happen in the future according to science: from volcanic eruptions to fires…

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What is Ararat anomaly and why does it excite scientists and believers

Ararat anomaly! A whim of nature or proof of creationism? Humanity’s search for Noah’s Ark has been going on for…

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7 strange Internet phenomena that blew up the digital space

The Internet is a strange world where ridiculous things that no one will believe may quickly rise to the top…

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Hattusa: the capital of the Hittite Kingdom

Hattusa is the ancient capital of the Hittites, also known as Hattusas and Hattushash. Its ruins are now located on…

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10 biggest military defeats of Rome

We used to think of Rome as an unstoppable military force that destroyed everything in its way, but it has…

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Göbekli Tepe: the oldest building in the world

The world's oldest building, Göbekli Tepe in south-east Turkey, is roughly 12,000 years old. It surpasses Stonehenge and Egypt's great…

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For 3 hours, a mysterious light from the sky lit a mountain in Turkey

A bright golden beam was spotted on the Zigana Pass in the Pontic Mountains near the Turkish border. Eyewitnesses likened…

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