Khor Virap in Armenia

Khor Virap (Խոր Վիրապ), which literally translates to deep pit, is an Armenian monastery near the border with Turkey. It’s located about 30 kilometers south of Yerevan and…

Gate area at Istanbul International Airport in Turkey

Istanbul has two international airports serving the city. One is located on the European side while the other is on the Asian side.

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.