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    GOBEKLI TEPE
    The word ‘Gobekli Tepe’ gets its name from the Turks, and means ‘hill with a potbelly’. The speciality of this place is that there is a sanctuary that is erected atop the highest point of an elongated mountain ridge, and it lies in the town of Urfa, in southeastern Turkey. Site to the first ever temple of the world? The elongated massive carved stones are what add to the character of this region. These date back to 11,000 years back, and are said to have been crafted and arranged by prehistoric men without the help of any metal tools. Archaeologists who are working on the site are convinced that this is the site of the world’s oldest temple ever. The Region Standing stones and pillars are arranged here in a circular order. Some of the pillars have not yet been fully excavated, but seem to be arranged  [...]
    Posted at July 9th, 2010 at 11:07 am
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    CAPPADOCIA, Turkey
    Known as the land of ‘fairy chimneys’, this is the region where nature, history and scenic beauty combine to geological beauty. UNESCO has given Cappadocia, Turkey the designation of being a World heritage site; and rightly too! While the beautiful formations (fairy chimneys, as they are called) were formed by natural volcanic lava and their sediments, the humans have converted these natural formations into their houses and churches. Rocks are the main construction materials for this region, which are soft at the time of construction due to quarrying; and they then tend to become hardened with time due to air contact. Regional unique masonry is encouraged due to the plentiful and easily available sources. Dovecotes are small structures that were constructed in the 18th century. Some of the dovecotes are important from  [...]
    Posted at June 18th, 2010 at 05:06 am
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    Enjoy 10 cheapest cities in Europe
    When it comes about a continent, you can imagine how big Europe is. Being one of the continents in the world, Europe boasts breathtaking and mind-blowing attractions in the beautiful cities that are simply worth visiting. In fact, you might have never seen such amazing sights dotted all around in the continent. Various countries offer various views and places that entice everyone to the fullest. So if you are looking for a destination full of excitement then check out these 10 cheapest cities in Europe. Well, there are many people who do not get chance to explore places in the world for which they wish a lot, just because they do not have that much of money to spend. However, visiting far away places are always the matter of spending huge amount of cash. So for this, you plan your trip accordingly that will save a much money of yours  [...]
    Posted at May 14th, 2010 at 04:05 am
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    Topkapi Palace: No end of magnificence – Blossoming its luring beauty
    You would have explored various sites full of spectacular natural beauties all around, but have you ever explored a palace that reminds you of the ancient world and how it had been during that time? Well, if not then this is the best time you plan your next holidays or vacation in Istanbul, Turkey. This may be quite weird to plan a holiday destination at this place, but sometimes changes become must to make a special and memorable moment. Istanbul has an amazing attraction worth visiting known as the Topkapi Palace. It is the official and prime residence in the Ottoman Sultans city for 400 years of their 624-year supremacy that is from 1465 to 1856. Today, the palace is a well-known tourist attraction, which was once recognized for the state occasions and royal entertainments. Being among the major tourist attraction, Tokapi Palace  [...]
    Posted at April 13th, 2010 at 08:04 am
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    Blue Mosque: The final great mosque of classic era
    Situated in the beautiful city of Istanbul, which is the largest in Turkey, the Blue Mosque is a popular tourist attraction where people throng from every corner of the city and country. The Blue Mosque actually also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque and is a historical monument that gained much popularity due to its blue tiles that are adorned the walls of the interior and also its excellent architecture. This well-known historic landmark was built between the years 1609 and 1616, when Ahmed I was ruling the place. Similar to the other mosques, the Blue Mosque also consist of a tomb of the founder, a hospice, and a madrasah. Being a world-renowned tourist attraction, the Blue Mosque welcomes tourists from all over the world. This 17th century mosque has plenty of reasons to captivate every people visiting here. The glory from inside  [...]
    Posted at April 2nd, 2010 at 08:04 am