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‘Migration of tropical fish alters cuisine’
Due to the fish migration from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, tropical fish have almost become localized by taking their place on the vendors' stalls, which has also led to a change in the culinary preferences in Türkiye, an expert has stated.
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Legal base formed for glamping in Türkiye
Glamping, also known as "vacationing in luxurious tents," is an important tourism alternative and Türkiye has established the legal base for it, Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has said.
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Layers of Yumuktepe Mound to be open to visitors
The Yumuktepe Mound in the southern province of Mersin, one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia dating back to 7,000 B.C., will offer its visitors the chance to discover the remains of many layers in an open-air museum that will be created as part of an archeopark project.
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14-meter fin whale washes ashore in Mediterranean province
A 14-meter-long fin whale, which has washed up on the shore of the southern province of Mersin, was moved on to the shore after a four-hour operation on May 13.
The dead body of the whale was transferred to Mersin University. Its skeleton will be exhibited in the city's Sea Museum.
Archaeologists reach inner walls in site of ancient Greek poet’s tomb in Turkey’s south
Excavation teams have reached the inner walls of a memorial tomb of the ancient Greek didactic poet Aratus in the Mediterranean province of Mersin's Mezitli district.
The archaeologists, led by academic Remzi Yağcı from Dokuz Eylül University, have been carrying out excavations to unearth the memorial tomb of the Hellenic-era astronomer and poet in what was then called Soli.
Mersin’s Roman-era tombs defy time
Monumental tombs of the Roman era in the ancient geography of Cilicia in the southern province of Mersin are defying time. But experts are saying some of these structures, dating back to the 2nd century, should be restored as soon as possible, as they face the danger of collapse.
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Excavations start at Turkey's Uzuncaburç
Archaeological excavations that have been initiated in the ancient city of Uzuncaburç in the southern province of Mersin's Silifke district are expected to unearth important artifacts. Uzuncaburç is a significant tourism center in the city.
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Excavation start at Turkey's Uzuncaburç
Archaeological excavations that have been initiated in the ancient city of Uzuncaburç in the southern province of Mersin's Silifke district are expected to unearth important artifacts. Uzuncaburç is a significant tourism center in the city.
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Nearly 15,000 Syrians receiving education in Turkish universities
Nearly 15,000 Syrians are enrolled in Turkish universities as of the 2016-2017 academic year, Higher Education Board (YÖK) head Yekta Saraç has said.
One thirds of Syrian university students are women and the rest are men, while 3,473 Syrian students in the country are receiving education as a part of the special "Turkey Scholarship" program, Saraç added.
Turkish university student in Italian jail for 19 months after drug ship raid
A Turkish university student who was an intern on a Turkish-flagged cargo ship off Italy has been in jail for 19 months after police raided the ship and seized tons of drugs last year, daily Sabah reported on Oct. 12.