Perrhe Archaeological Site in Turkey

Perrhe (Πέρρη) was a city in the ancient Kingdom of Commagene (Κομμαγηνή), a Greco-Persian kingdom that lasted from 163 BC to 72 AD. It’s located on the northeastern…

Atatürk Dam in Turkey

The Atatürk Dam (Atatürk Barajı) is situated on the road between the cities of Adıyaman and Urfa in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s the third largest dam in the world…

Building C at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey

Göbekli Tepe, also written Göbeklitepe, is a Neolithic archaeological site in Southeastern Anatolia. It may be the world’s oldest temple complex.

Large pit at Karahan Tepe, Turkey

Karahan Tepe, or Karahantepe, is an archaeological site in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s quite possibly the world’s oldest known human village.

Cumhuriyet Square in Mardin, Turkey

Mardin is a fascinating city in Southeastern Anatolia. It’s known for its stone architecture and ethnic diversity.