Merhab Facts, this is how they greet in Turkey, a country: where East and West meet; where magical Turkish nights take place, attracting crowds of tourists; where oriental mystery and a symbol of European wanderings are combined, interesting sights and ancient monuments, beautiful resorts, sea and mountains, exoticism and tradition. What is Turkey? If you…
Category: Middle East
History of Turkey
The first important civilization in Anatolia was that of the Hittites, around 1900 – 1200 BC, a people originating from the central plateau. This civilization was destroyed by the invasions of the ‘peoples of the sea’, who devastated Asia Minor and Syria at the end of the 12th century BC The destruction of Troy, a city in western Anatolia, was an event that probably occurred during these…
What to See in Aleppo and Palmyra (Syria)
Aleppo (Haleb) (Syria) Aleppo is located 360 km from Damascus. This is the second largest city in Syria, the so-called second capital of the state. The Arabic version of the city’s name is Aleppo. The history of the city goes back more than 5 thousand years, which makes it one of the oldest still inhabited…
Lebanon Architecture
With the strong urban development of the town, which took place between the end of the fifties and the sixties, the international language was established in the architecture of Lebanon in a consistent and preponderant way. This development is manifested above all with the creation of new neighborhoods and residential centers outside the old urban…
Oman Culture and Traditions
As a country beginning with letter O listed on Countryaah.com, Oman is a state of Southwest Asia (309,500 km²). Capital: Muscat (Masqaţ). Administrative division: regions (5), governorates (3). Population: 2,909,000 residents (2008 estimate). Language: Arabic (official), English. Religion: Muslims (Ibadi) 73.6%, Sunni Muslims 14.1%, Hindus 7.4%, Christians 3.7%, others 1.2%. Monetary unit: Omani rial (1,000…
Sights in Turkish Riviera
The Turkish Riviera is the name given to the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey between the resorts of Kemer in the west and Alanya in the east. The destination airport for this wonderful travel destination is usually Antalya. Other important vacation spots are Belek and Side. The area is particularly popular with travelers because of…