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Hidden gem of Phrygia becomes tourist hub
A hidden gem in the ancient Phrygian Valley has become an alternative tourist destination in western Turkey with many historical places and "fairy chimneys" it boasts.
The Üçlerkayası village in the İhsaniye district of Afyonkarahisar province is a "hidden paradise," according to Tanju Tetik, the head of the Phrygian Culture Foundation.
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Daily Telegraph: An Ode to Naxos, the largest island of the Cyclades (video)
The place where god Dionysus met fell in love with Ariadne, offering the island the divine gift of fertility
Daily Telegraph: Naxos among top choices of British travellers
The international Daily Telegraph places Naxos at the top of the list for British travelers. "Once Greece 'greens' for the British, Naxos will meet all the conditions to be at the top of the British travelers' choices," says the travel editor, explaining in detail the reasons in an extensive article about the largest island of the Cyclades.
Afyonkarahisar Museum to be Kybele statue’s new home
Works are ongoing to complete the construction of the Afyonkarahisar Museum, which will be the future home of the 1700-year-old Kybele statue.
Ancient city of Aigai dazes onlookers
The 2,200-year-old ancient city of Aigai was one of the 12 Ionian cities mentioned by Herodotus. It is sometimes known as "Nemrut Castle." The city was a significant center of trade in the Hellenistic era and it is home to the Temple of Athena.
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Athens: Maintenance works are in progress in the Temple of Olympian Zeus
In December 2023 the column that faces the most problems of the temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens will be completed
Ancient 'Sun Goddess of Arinna' displayed in İzmir
A 3,500-year-old statuette of Sun Goddess of Arinna, which is of great importance for the Hittites, called "People of a Thousand Gods", is displayed at İzmir Archeology Museum.
The statuette is on display within the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry's project after it was rescued by smugglers by İzmir police in 2015.
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The substance of the Greek language: More than just words
International Greek Language Day is celebrated annually on February 9, the date when Dionysios Solomos, the national poet of modern Greece, has been commemorated since his death in 1857. Unmatched in its content and expression, the Greek language substantiates anthropocentric meanings.
COVID-19 Pandemic Makes LGBT Lives in Turkey More Difficult
Next door is Anahit, a small performance venue opened 18 months ago by Ziba's owner, Deniz Deniz, a queer, 20-year veteran of the music and entertainment industry.
Both Ziba and Anahit were hits, the latter quickly establishing itself as a popular home for drag performances, aid campaigns and LGBT parties.
Dem. congressman serving as guest House chaplain ends first congressional prayer with “amen & awoman” (video)
…and prayed to the Hinduism god Brahma!