Evidence of human settlement has been found here in Turkey about 7500 years before Christ. Turkey is a country located in Eurasia. Its capital is Ankara. Its main- and the official language is Turkish. Its Asian part is called Anatolia and the European part is called Thrace. It is called the 'bridge' between Europe and Asia. By coming in the middle of the thin water body of the Aegean Sea, this bridge splits into two parts, which are commonly called European turkey and Asian turkey.
Mustafa Kemal Pasha is considered the creator of modern Turkey. It is also known by the nickname 'Ataturk' (Father of Turkey). On October 23, 1923, the Republic of Turkey was proclaimed. On April 20, 1924, the new constitution was announced in Turkey. Mustafa Kemal Pasha became the President of the new Republic of Turkey. Turkey is a country bordering Asia and Europe with Islamic Middle East influence and Christian European West influence. Turkey is famous for its picturesque scenery, historical sites, and fertile valleys. Its main city, Istanbul, is known for its bustling markets, the aroma of spices, belly dancers, and nightclubs. Cathedrals, mosques, and palaces built by the Ottoman rulers are still located in Istanbul today; prominent structures here include the Hagia Sophia, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, and the Dolmabehe Palace.
Sultan
Ahmed Mosque - (Blue Mosque) the first and only six minaret mosques built on
Ottoman architecture was completed in 1617. This mosque is one of the many
historical sites of Istanbul.
Cappadocia
is a historic city in the heart of Turkey. Underground places, beautiful view
of the sunset, hot air balloon ride and cave hotel which attracts a lot of enthusiasm
among tourists.
Ficus (Fisus) is Turkey's iconic ancient city
historical port, cultural and commercial center.
The
city of Mardin is known for its cultural and historical heritage, the old part
of the city is full of historic stone houses while the New Mardin part is full
of new and beautiful buildings.
The
Turkish city of Bodrum is known for its luxurious hotels, trendy beach clubs,
and spectacular harbor.
The
historic Grand Bazaar of Istanbul is 557 years old, where both traditional and
modern things are found. It is one of the cultural and historical tourist
places in Turkey.
Sumela
Monastery- This place is amazing among all the places in Turkey. This place was
included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 2000.
History of Turkey-
The Hittite Empire was established in 1900-1300 BC. The Yavanas started arriving in the coastal areas from 1200 BC. In the Battle of Troy in 1250 AD, the Yavanas (Greeks) destroyed the city of Troy and established their control over the surrounding areas. The Battle of Troy, described in Homer's Odyssey, took place on the west coast of Turkey between the Troy people and the kingdoms on the Greek islands. Its period is believed to be around 1200 BC. In 530 BC, Iran came under the Persian Empire, which for many years was divided into Greek and Iranian empires due to conflicts by the Greeks. In 330 BC, when Alexander went on a conquest campaign towards the east, this region also came under the Greek (Macedonian) Empire. From 24 onwards, In the 6th century BC, the Persian king Cyrus took control of Anatolia. Anatolia became part of the Roman Empire in 130 BC. It remained a part of the Roman Empire. Between the 7th and 12th centuries, many branches of Turks from Central Asia settled here. After the end of the Sasanian Empire (635 CE), Islam spread to eastern and southern Turkey. The Oghuz, Seljuq, and Ottoman Turks converted to Sunni Islam. In the 12th century, the Byzantine Empire began to decline after being engulfed in religious wars. The rise of the Ottoman Empire in 1288 and the fall of Kastantunia in 1453. The Ottoman Turks established the Roman capital of Istanbul in 1453 as the center of a strong Ottoman Empire, which spread from Hungary to the Arab countries in the sixteenth century. Ottoman rulers also occupied Mecca and Medina in the sixteenth century, due to which they also became the Caliph (chief) of Islam. The Ottoman Turks were with the Germans in the First World War. The Ottoman Empire came to an end after the defeat of the Germans and being driven out by the British in Arabia.














