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Turkey
Turkey Tours – 5 MORE Must See Sites Outside of Istanbul
NEMRUT DAGI In the 1st century BCE, in what is today the Adiyaman province of south-central Turkey, the grandiose king of a tiny but rich kingdom built this mortuary temple complex and shrine to the gods 7,000 feet up in the eastern Taurus mountains. Antiochus I was the king and Commagene was the ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Glorius Istanbul
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Turkey Tours – 5 Must-See Sites Outside of Istanbul
EPHESUS Even with only about 15% uncovered, Ephesus is one of the most extensively excavated Greco-Roman sites in the world. The city was established by the Greeks in the 10th century BCE. By the Roman period, Ephesus was the 2nd largest city in the empire, with a population of 250,000. After ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Ancient Cities II
Another batch of ancient cites we love ~ ... Read More »
A Taste of Turkey (the country, not the bird!) – Manti, traditional Turkish dumplings
Homemade Turkish Mantı (Traditional Turkish Dumplings) Many thanks to our friend and partner Ebru Mentesoglu for sharing her recipe for this favorite traditional Turkish dish! Ingredients * 2 cups flour * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 2 eggs * 1/2 teaspoon water, or as needed * 2 onions, peeled * ... Read More »
