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CURIOSITIES (TÜRKİYE IS SPECAL/FAMOUS FOR...)

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CURIOSITIES (TÜRKİYE IS SPECAL/FAMOUS FOR...)

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“TURKISH FOLK TALES AND LEGENDS” - Free stories online. Create books for kids | StoryJumper

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Cappadocia is the name given to a historical region in ancient times. Cappadocia covers the lands extending to the provinces of Aksaray, Kayseri and Niğde, with Nevşehir as the center. This region has a unique geology in the world and is one of the important cultural and religious tourism centers with its historical and cultural values.(Merve)

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Turkish Coffee is the name given to a type of coffee whose preparation and brewing techniques were invented by the Turks. It has a unique taste, froth, aroma, brewing technique and presentation… in other words it has its own identity and tradition.(Açelya)

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It is called the "Blue Mosque" by Europeans because it is decorated with blue, green and white Iznik tiles and the interior of its semi-domes and large dome are decorated with mostly blue hand-drawn works.(Elanur)

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Meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, this stunning landscape of white travertine terraces is a natural collection of mineral pools formed by calcite-laden waters from hot springs. Together with the Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis,it's recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 17 hot water areas in this region with temperatures varying between 35-100 C.(Merve)

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The Grand Bazaar, built by Mehmet the Conqueror, is a historical shopping square surrounded by shops covered with roofs and domes. The core of the large area, known in history as "Çarşu-yı Kebir", consists of two bazaars.(Açelya)

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Turkish tea is a method of cooking and serving tea unique to Turks. Turkish tea is usually served in a "thin-waisted" glass cup and a special plate. A type of black tea is produced in Turkey and grows on the Eastern Black Sea coast. This type of tea is popularly called Turkish tea.(Elanur)

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The temple dedicated to the Goddess Artemis was completed in Ephesus around 550 BC. The temple is built entirely of marble. Today, only a few marble pieces remain from the temple, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. The ancient city of Selcuk in Turkey is located in Izmir.(Açelya)

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It is a type that represents the people with positive and negative characteristics within the narrative event. His main characteristics are honesty, bravery, courage, generosity, generosity and cunning. Keloğlan, who is described as the son of a poor husband or a weak woman or the grandson of an old woman, gives the impression of being an incompetent and lazy person at the beginning of the tales, but later on he turns out to be cunning, brave and skillful; It exceeds what you might find unexpectedly from the standard and size.(Deniz)

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Göbeklitepe is located 22 kilometres northeast of Şanlıurfa, near Örencik village. It’s the most ancient cultic structures ensemble of the world. These structures are formed in a T shape. It’s believed that these structures are from the pre-pottery neolithic age. So it means that the history of Göbeklitepe dates back to 11.600 years ago.  All this information and the digs that have been made around the region show that Göbeklitepe is so unique in the world. Regarding that, Göbeklitepe was added to UNESCO Temporary World Heritage List in 2011 and in 2018 it was added to the World Heritage List. It’s possible to see the Taurus Mountains and Karacadağ besides Şanlıurfa plateau, Fırat lowland and Harran lowland from Göbeklitepe hill.(Elif)

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Shish Kebab is a dish consisting of small pieces of meat and vegetables that have been put on a long, thin stick or metal rod and cooked together(Sümeyye)

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Döner is a dish specific to Turkish cuisine, in which pieces of meat that are well seasoned and pounded with tallow and local spices are threaded onto a skewer and cooked against the warmth of wood where they are hung upright.(Sümeyye)

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The decorated  form of terracotta materials , colored  sorted and patterned with different technques ,is called  tile making. ( Hümeyra ) 

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The decorated  form of terracotta materials , colored  sorted and patterned with different technques ,is called  tile making. ( Hümeyra ) 

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Pottery is the process of shaping clay by wheel or hand, then firing it in the fire to give it durability , and making it ready for use .(Kıvanç)

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Illumination is one of the Turkish decorative arts . It ' s literal meaning is " Decorating with Gold . " It is the decoration of manuscripts such as books and tablets with 18 and 22 carat crushed gold and various colors. ( Kıvanç )

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Marbling art is a type of art practiced on water. In its shortest form, it is an art of painting patterns on water with colors and applying these patterns on water using paper. It is necessary to be very careful during its application and to make preparations for the preparation of the patterns. One marbling is done only in one go. ( Hümeyra )

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Evil eye bead is a bead that is believed to protect people from evil eyes . Throughout history , in most cultures and religious beliefs , the eye figure has been considered a powerful talisman that wards off evil . ( Mehmet )

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TURKISH CLASSICAL MUSIC (also known as Ottoman Classical Music) is a tradition of music developed by the nobility of the Ottoman Empire located in the Middle East from c. 1300-1923 CE. Because of its position in the north of the Middle Eastern peninsula, the country of Turkey is uniquely situated as a crossroads of trade, culture, and ideas. (Mehmet)

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Sumela Monastery is located within the borders of Altındere Valley National Park in Maçka district of Trabzon province. It is located at an altitude of 1150 m above sea level. (Şevval)

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Safranbolu houses is the general name of the region in the Safranbolu district of Karabük province, where the 18th and 19th century Ottoman urban texture has been preserved until today. It was included in the World Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO on 17 December 1994. (Şüheda)

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Oludeniz is a character name like stagnant lake. While the shores of Belceğiz are struggling with waves on the stormiest days, only turbulence occurs in Ölüdeniz. (Eflin)

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Topkapı Palace is the palace in Sarayburnu, Istanbul, which was used as the administrative center of the state and where the Ottoman sultans lived for 400 years of the 600-year history of the Ottoman Empire. Nearly 4,000 people once lived in it. (Eflin)

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Hagia Sophia is a domed basilica type building that combines a central plan in terms of architecture, and is considered an important turning point in the history of architecture with its dome passage and carrier system features. In addition to being both symbolic and pivotal for Christians, it is a touristic and spiritual center of attraction. (Şevval)

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Karagöz games consist of four parts: mukaddime (prelude, introduction), battle (interview), chapter (the game itself) and the end. In the part of the play called the bible, it is first projected on the screen for show. The display is often an image that has nothing to do with the content of the game (a dalyan, a vacvak tree, a ship, a mermaid, cats, Burak, etc.). This image is projected on the screen accompanied by music, and the audience's interest is drawn to the game and the screen.(Asmin)

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It is a dish made by wrapping various stuffing ingrediets especially bulgur or rice usually with vine leaves white cabbage kale mulberry leaves or cherry leaves whether the ottoman cuisine has its origins or not it exists ın the lands where the ottoman empire ruled

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After completing his education, he lived in Akşehir for a while and then worked as a teacher, clerk, professor, judge and expert in courts in various parts of Anatolia. Nasreddin Hodja is a folk philosopher who has become a part of our national culture. It is known and loved in the Turkish World and the Islamic world.(Deniz)

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Korkut Ata was glorified and sanctified in the old epics of the Oghuz Turks; He is a semi-legendary sage who knows the traditions and customs of steppe life very well, protects the tribal organization, and is the narrator of the stories in the Book of Dede Korkut, the oldest epic of the Turks.(Deniz)

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Baklava is an important pastry dessert that has its place in Turkish, Middle Eastern, Balkan and South Asian cuisines. It is made by placing walnuts, pistachios, almonds or hazelnuts, depending on the region, between thin sheets of dough. It is generally sweetened with sugar sherbet. Additionally, honey sherbet can also be used.(Caner)

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Turkish breakfast is a type of breakfast known and loved throughout the world.  A reflection of Turkey's rich and diverse culinary culture, Turkish breakfast usually consists of olives, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, honey, clotted cream, eggs and various breads(Caner)

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Mevlana Celaleddiin-i Rumi is a 13th century Muslim saint and Anatolian mystic known throughout the world for his exquisite poems and words of wisdom, which have been translated into many languages. Rumi, as he is known in the west, is the best selling poet in USA. The United Nations declared 2007 The Year of Rumi and celebrations were held world wide. (İpek)

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Shahmaran is a mythical creature, half-woman and half-snake, originating in Indo-Iranian and Turkic folklores.Shahmaran is a mythical creature, half-snake and half-woman, portrayed as a dual-headed creature with a crown on each head, possessing a human female head on one end, and a snake's head on the other, possibly representing a phallic figure.The human part is also decorated with a large necklace. (İpek)

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Mount Nemrut is a 2,150 meter high mountain located in Adıyaman province of Turkey. Nemrut Mountain, located in the Kahta district of Adıyaman, is located in the Taurus mountain range around the Ankar Mountains. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, Nemrut Mountain was protected by the Nemrut Mountain National Park established in 1988.(Mustafa)

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Historic Areas of Istanbul

With its strategic location on the Bosphorus peninsula between the Balkans and Anatolia, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, Istanbul has been associated with major political, religious and artistic events for more than 2,000 years. Its masterpieces include the ancient Hippodrome of Constantine, the 6th-century Hagia Sophia and the 16th-century Süleymaniye Mosque, all now under threat from population pressure, industrial pollution and uncontrolled urbanization. (Nehir)

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Hattusha: the Hittite Capital

The archaeological site of Hattusha, former capital of the Hittite Empire, is notable for its urban organization, the types of construction that have been preserved (temples, royal residences, fortifications), the rich ornamentation of the Lions' Gate and the Royal Gate, and the ensemble of rock art at Yazilikaya. The city enjoyed considerable influence in Anatolia and northern Syria in the 2nd millennium B.C. (Nehir)

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Aphrodisias,covered with sparkling marbles, the City of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, in the list of Unesco World Cultural Heritage.Aphrodisias is located in southwestern Turkey, in the fertile valley formed by the Morsynus River, in the ancient region of Caria. temple of Aphrodite dates from the 3rd century BC and the city was built one century later. (Elif)

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Ephesus,an ancient city is in the UNESCO World Heritage List.It is located in Selcuk contains successive settlements from the Neolithic, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Selçuk and Ottoman periods. (Mustafa)