What is so fascinating about travelling to Turkey?
So many words come to mind upon seeing the beauty of Turkey. It is not only beautiful but also unique, and not only sights but also unforgettable experiences. This is what vacation in Turkey is. It offers nothing less than a good life with happy memories. There are a few facts restricted only to Turkey that makes your journey to this place unforgettable.
Facts About Turkey:
1. Turkey, A Land Bridge
Constantinople, Bosphorus Strait of Istanbul at present, connects the edges of eastern Europe and western Asia. Ankara perhaps was the richest and largest city in Europe from 4th to early 13th centuries, and the capital of both the late Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire.
2. Home to the First Map
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Çatalhöyük is said to be the world's first map even before Emperor Constantine moved in. Nomadic Homo sapiens had also settled on the Southern Anatolian plateau. It is believed to be the earliest landscape painting, depicting the settlement and mountain backdrop.
3. The Legendary City
Troy is the ancient city in northwestern Anatolia that holds an enduring place in both literature and archaeology. The legend of the Trojan War is the most notable theme from ancient Greek literature and forms the basis of Homer's Iliad. Troy at Hisarlık, Turkey is a key archaeological site, whose many layers illustrate the gradual development of civilization in northwestern Asia Minor.
4. A New Alphabet
Turkish was written in a form of Arabic script, but it did not represent the language of the common people. It lead to the introduction of a reform in 1928, with the adoption of a Latin-based alphabet.
Visit Turkey to experience a close observation of its fascinating facts! Explore a country that has a natural and historical beauty.
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