Saksagan
Journey Through Culture at Miniaturk
Setting Goals for Miniaturk A Conversation with Nevzat Bayhan
Q: Can you share the objectives behind the Miniaturk project?
Nevzat Bayhan: Miniaturk, initiated in 2003, aimed...
A Conversation with Nevzat Bayhan
Q: Could you discuss Kultur Company’s endeavors?
Nevzat Bayhan: Kultur Company engages in both cultural activities and tourism-related initiatives. Notably, Miniaturk and Yerebatan Cistern are...
Reflections on Balkan Affairs
Seeking Stability
The events surrounding the Balkan situation have prompted considerations of international law and the need for confirmation by the signatory powers of the...
Balkan Situation
The recent developments in the Balkans have reignited tensions in Europe, with Bulgaria declaring independence on October 5, 1908, in Tirnovo, the historical capital....
Cholera Status in Austria-Hungary
Cholera Status in Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and France
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY
As of September 24, one fatal case of cholera was officially reported in Austrian territory. The case occurred...
Exploring Enchanting Valleys of Bosporus
Exploring Enchanting Valleys and Historic Stops Along the Bosporus
Along the south side of the village, a river known as Ghiock-suyu, anciently Aretas and more...
Legends Along the Bosporus
Exploring Historic Villages and Legends Along the Bosporus
Beikos, the largest village on the Bosporus, is renowned for its vast vineyards and high-quality water. In...
Palaces Along the Bosporus
Exploring Ancient Legends
Beyond Anadoli Kavak lies another heavily-armed battery, and just above this is The Giant’s Mount, known as Yosha Daghl (Joshua’s Mount) by...
Distinctive Symbols on Ottoman Tombstones
Exploring the Meaning Behind Engravings
Symbolic Trees Life and Immortality
The foot sahides of Ottoman tombstones often feature engravings of trees. Prominent among these are roses,...
Ottoman Tombstone Symbols
Turkish Graveyard Traditions through the Ages
Evolution of Tombstone Art
The tradition of planting gravestones in Turkish graveyards dates back to ancient times. Initially serving the...
