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Historic Turkish bath listed on sale for $2 mln
An abandoned historic Ottoman-era Turkish bath in Istanbul's Fatih district has been put up for sale for $2 million.
The Ayakapı Bath, built in 1582 by renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, is in danger of collapsing due to neglect.
The bath, which has a unique view of the Golden Horn, has been abandoned to its fate after being turned into private property in 1957.
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Female statue found in Anemurium
A Roman-era female statue unearthed in the ancient city of Anemurium in southern Türkiye is an exciting find for the archaeology team.
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Bird Buddy crowdfunds two new products
A Slovenian start-up that has found success with a peculiar bird feeder has raised almost three million euros in a second Kickstarter for two new products.
In a campaign that wrapped up on 15 June, Bird Buddy convinced more than 10,000 supporters to finance an AI-powered Smart Hummingbird Feeder and a Smart Bird Bath.
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Ministry begins demolishing unlicensed constructions
The Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry has started to demolish some 300 unlicensed constructions in the world-famous Göcek region in the southwestern province of Muğla.
Göcek, famous for its turquoise waters, is a popular destination for yacht tourism.
Exhibition opens at historical mound
Aşıklı Mound has turned into a dialogue between art and archeology through the works of 13 Turkish and international artists. The exhibition "Lines of Site," which opened on Feb. 4 at the Historical Hüsrev Kethüda Bath, can be visited until Feb. 25.
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First madrasah structure unearthed in Harran
The remains of a 12th-century madrasah have been unearthed in the Harran ruins, which is one of the oldest settlements in the world and on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
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Historical hammam hosts contemporary artworks
Muse Contemporary, an art foundation hosting exhibitions in different venues around Turkey, is showcasing South African artist Michael Singer's sculpture and installation Bennu Statis at the Küçük Mustafa Paşa Hammam/Turkish Bath. The exhibition is organized with the Culture and Tourism Ministry, South Africa's Ankara Embassy and the Fatih Municipality.
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212 Photography Istanbul across the city
The international photography event 212 Photography Istanbul will welcome art lovers at different venues around the city starting from today until Oct. 11.
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Roman stone coffin with 2 skeletons found in England
The sarcophagus was found in Sydney Gardens, Bath
Historic Turkish bath in Istanbul put up for sale
A historic Turkish bath built in Istanbul in 1562 during the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent has been put up for sale for 29 million Turkish Liras ($3.45 million).
The Horhor Bath, which was built by Behruz Ağa, the sultan's private chambermaid, was put up for sale by the shareholder family.
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