I have paid a great deal of attention on Turkish history this semester, therefore this cultural post will be related to some of the famous Turkish archeological sites and monuments. I will speak briefly about Historical Blue Mosque, Underground Basilica Cistern, Gobeklitepe(The Man-mad Landmark of Rocks) and Statue Heads of Mount Nemrut. I will talk more on this topic later on my final cultural presentation, since knowing the touristic attractions and the history of the country whose language one is learning is very important.
"Gobeklitepe is the oldest manmade structure in the world, dating from the Neolithic era and beating Stonehenge by thousands of years." It is said to be around 10.000 years old and is speculated to have been an ancient religious center for locals.
The Blue Mosque in most famous mosque in Turkey. It dates back to 1616 and still operated daily for muslim prayers. It has 6 minarets and 260 windows and is considered one of the best historical places in capital Istanbul. It also attract a wide number of tourists each year.
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Wow Manya, these pictures are beautiful! I feel as though I forget how historically significant Turkey and the Ottoman Empire were hundreds of years ago. These days, when people mention Turkey, I usually think of the colorful caravans and delicious street markets that Turkey is famous for. But this post reminded me that it is more than just street markets, delicious food and colorful attires, Turkey is an integral part of human history, with mosques that date back to hundreds of years, to the Gobeklitepe as you mentioned, which is older than Stonehenge! Thank you for posting this important reminder of Turkish history!