Turkey has a richness and variety in cultural and natural resources. Between 2000 B.C. to 1500 A.D people of different origin, coming in waves and mingling with those already settled, each time creating the cultural landscape of Turkey as centre of world civilization. Interpretation of the world scene today is predicated upon our understanding of what took place on this landscape. Romans urban concentrations, Ottoman architecture dot the country. Caravanserais dating back to the Seljuk Empire of the 11th century offered relief to weary travellers. Many mosque and medresses are also in good conditions, example of Islamic architecture.
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In addition to the historic edifices the Anatolian hinterland will show you glimpses of other ancient civilizations: archaeological sites such as, Palaeolithic Çatalhöyük, Nemrut, Urartian Çavustepe.
Then there are the lesser sacred places: monasteries, tombs of local saints, heroes, artists or poets, mosques, churches, walls, fortresses, palaces, fountains, and cemeteries.
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Nemrut Mountain
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Among the UNESCO "World Cultural Heritage List" and Tentative List there are the following heritage sites from Turkey.
- Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia
- Historic Areas of Istanbul
- Nemrut Mountain in Adiyaman
- Harran and Sanliurfa
- Konya - Capital of Seljuk Civilization
- Mardin Cultural Landscape
- Seljuk Caravanserais
- Ishak Pasha Palace in Dogubeyazit
Cappadocia |
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