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Temple of Augustus Ankara is an ancient town; it has been inhabited by someone since about 3000 BC. The first to arrive, the Phrygians had a small settlement. The capital of Phrygia was Gordion about 45 kilometers to the west. The house where the 2nd president of Turkey lived. We’ve joined this wonderful group called the Friends of the American Research Institute which supports scholars and archaeologists all over Turkey. The group does tours in and around Ankara and it also holds, lectures, movie nights, and even an “Antiques Road Show.” It’s been great learning about [... Listening to the Past at Pembe Köşk] The pit that is Hell! In many guidebooks about Turkey, they recommend a jaunt to Heaven and Hell. Well, it sounds intriguing. Since it’s so far south and there is supposed to be a lot of hiking (specifically 450 steps) involved, we decided to get up before breakfast when it was cooler to check it out. [... Flying Through Heaven and Hell!] #gallery-1 { Konya is known for a number of things, most notably the whirling dervishes of the Sufi sect. We had already visited a dervish show, so this time we were here for the food. The city is also well-known for its meat [... Eating in Konya–Always the Right Choice] Entry to the Alahan monastery. In a very small valley, not far from Mut, is a windy mountain road. Next to the road is the river where Barbarosa drowned during the 3rd Crusade. On one of the peaks above the valley liess the Alahan Monastery which was built in the the late fifth and early sixth [... Alahan, The Monastery in the Sky] |
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