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Best Places to Visit in Turkey [2021] | Pasban Travels

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If you are searching about best places to visit in Turkey during summer with your family, here is the complete list with pictures and lowest prices to go to Turkey.

Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Turkey

In the following article, we are going to explore the top 10 cities of Turkey, where you can go to visit and enjoy the historic culture along with the hospitality of Turkish people. All of the cities are very beautiful and rich with the history and culture but here we are going to discuss the most famous cities of Turkey as our ranking including the site where many scenes are captured of the world famous movie Troy.

Istanbul

Istanbul is ranked 01 in the list of best places to visit in Turkey. It is an iconic city full of beautiful scenic rooftop restaurants and bars surrounding the many historic mosques. You can spend your days getting lost in busy street markets and taste the hundreds of local teas ice creams and herbs at the historic spice markets. You can experience the historical Turkish culture inside the 17th Century world famous Blue Mosque. And don’t miss the Hagia Sophia, an impressive cathedral built in AD 537, now turned to mosque.

Istanbul is the border between Europe and Asia and it is separated by the Bosphorus Strait which splits the European side from the Asian side. You can joy a scenic boat tour with your family along the Bosphorus while looking out across Europe and Asia! Istanbul is a top tourist must-see city when visiting Turkey.

Antalya

Antalya is a city where you can spend the summer cooling off yourself on the beachfront and the winter skiing in the mountains above! This is a unique beautiful amazing city where you can visit waterfalls, ancient ruins and find markets scattered throughout the historical winding streets.

Here you can enjoy a stunning coastal walk with your lovers or family from Antalya port to the Konyaalti beach. In this beautiful vibrant city of Turkey, you can soak up the Turkish rays at one of the dedicated beach clubs. If you love the water, take a boat trip to discover waterfalls or enjoy a cable car ride to the peak of the mountain and admire the views.

Ankara

Ankara is the capital of Turkey! It is full of culture, history, all kind of markets and steep beautiful streets. If you love history then you can enjoy exploring the many historic museums and the Kalesi (Ankara Castle). The Roman baths of Ankara are a beautiful extension of the castle. Spend some time walking through this open-air museum of Ankara Turkey to get a feeling and experience of what the 3rd century was like.

You can get high above the city in the Atakule tower and admire the Ankara city views. Walk through the big green area of Genḉlick Park and find your way past the swimming pool, Ferris wheel and miniature trains!

Pamukkale

Pamukkale is the natural ‘Cotton Castle’ and one of the famous tourist attraction where Mineral-rich waters drip down the white mountainside to create stunning blue-filled terraces. The local people claims that these thermal pools have healing powers, so why not test it with a quick dip? It is highly advised to remove your shoes when visiting this eye catching area to avoid unnecessary erosion of the historical site.

It is the best experience to climb up the hill to explore the Hierapolis. It is mentioned here this place is one of the best-preserved and most impressive tourist attraction in Turkey and often free of other tourists!

Izmir

Izmir is full of local street markets, many spots to enjoy a Turkish Tea and fresh air by sitting or walking at the seafront. Kermeralti is located in this city and it is a bustling market area for both tourists and locals. You should wander through the town to admire the Konak square and an eye catching beautiful clock tower. you can continue your trip along the promenade to the Konak Pier, a great place for food, drinks and a great view.

It is worth mentioning to find the Agora amongst the Open Air Museum of Izmir and walk through the well preserved historic site. We wan to suggest you more, Izmir is the perfect beautiful base for exploring other small historic cities such as Ḉeșme, Alacati, Ephesus and Pamukkale.

Ephesus

Ephesus is a city which was the trade center of the ancient world and it is worthy to go to enjoy the best places to Visit in Turkey. Go back in time without the time machine, through the brilliantly preserved ruins of temples, amphitheatres and historic gates. This city is enjoying the existence of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This most wondrous spectacular temple is well preserved and can’t be missed.

Because of easy reach of Selçuk and Izmir, the Ruins of Ephesus are a perfect day trip. Make it sure to save time to explore the surrounding local markets and lunch stops.

Çeşme

Ḉeșme is a historic town in Turkey surrounded by white sandy beaches. The old town is the hot spot for the history lovers and it is home to a stunning restored fortress and castle. Filled with markets and good delicious food, it is a great place to enjoy the local atmosphere.

Enjoy your time swimming in the turquoise waters of Lica beach and feeling the soft sand between your toes. The surrounding hot springs ensure the water on this beach is a little warmer than elsewhere in Turkey! The boat trips can give you the more enjoyment to the surrounding islands for more swimming and snorkeling adventures.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia Turkey is famous for its unique stunning rock formations. A lot of frequent volcanic eruptions, small earthquakes and years of erosion formed one of a kind, cone-shaped chimneys in hundred years. The locals of this city referred to these formations as ‘Fairy Chimneys’. Networks of many homes and a lot of churches carved into the rock faces formed the underground cities we see today.

This is the best way to witness the Fairy Chimneys thorough a Hot Air Balloon ride over the valley. At the time of the sunrise every morning, the sky is flooded with coloured hot air balloons. This magical experience can be witnessed from any rooftop and hill point around your stay in Cappadocia Turkey!

All over the day, you can ride quad bike around the valleys, go to the underground cities and enjoy the sunset overlooking the valleys.

Canakkale

Home to the iconic Trojan Horse that Brad Pitt once mastered in the movie Troy is the tourist attraction in Best Places to Visit in Turkey. This cute seaport town is well worth a visit if you are visiting Turkey in your age. Canakkale is famous for its unique quirky shops, delicious Lokma (a fried sweet dough) and plenty of seafront vibrant bars. It is the perfect mix between history and small city modern life.

If you are curious to see the ancient city then local Dolmuses (minibus) will take you to the grounds of the ancient city of Troy. Here you can see with your eyes the first known replica of the infamous Trojan Horse. After spending a morning exploring the preserved grounds of the ancient city, In the evenings you would like to visit the atmospheric waterside markets and watch the sunset over Kilitbahir Castle.

Bodrum

Bodrum is a bustling town with modern life and activities. It is located on the coastal Aegean region of Turkey. You should walk through the streets, admire the street art, plants and blue framed windows. You can enjoy the shopping with the lowest prices in the Bodrum Bazaar and relax with a Turkish tea. Here also you can witness the history at the Bodrum castle and look out upon the blue waters.

If you climb uphill, you will find the restored ruins of 7 wooden windmills. Don’t forget to admire accompanying panoramic view overs Bodrum. If you hot weather and sweating, take a dip in the crystal clear coastline. This city is well known for the annual sailing competition, the Bodrum Cup, enjoy the expertise on a sailing trip! Anchor on quiet islands to swim, snorkel or even a kayak around.

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“An Injustice Crying Out to Heaven”: Muslim Persecution of Christians, July 2020

by Raymond Ibrahim

A Muslim man broke into the historic Holy Cross Church in Turkey and started crying “Allahu Akbar.”

The following are among the abuses inflicted on Christians throughout the month of July, 2020:

The Slaughter of Christians

Uganda: A group of Muslims beat and drowned a pastor and another Christian for sharing the Gospel with their coreligionists. Peter Kyakulaga, pastor of the Church of Christ, and church member Tuule Mumbya, had begun to sail across Lake Nakuwa, where they would meet and evangelize to Muslims. More “hard-line” Muslims disliked this: “We have discovered that your mission is not to fish but to hold Christian meetings and then convert Muslims to Christianity,” a man told them. “We are not going to take this mission of yours lightly. This is our last warning to you.” On the next day in late June, Christian villagers came knocking on the door of David Nabyoma, a local leader:

They were requesting help, saying Muslims from Lugonyola had invaded the area around the lakeside, and several Christians were reported to have been injured, including my son. Immediately we rushed to the scene of the incident with several Christians. We hired four boats and drove to the lake and found out that two of the Christians had been badly beaten and drowned in the lake and died instantly.

Pastor Peter, 25, is survived by a wife and two children, 2 and 4; congregant Tuule, 22, is survived by a wife and a 2-year-old child.

Mozambique: Islamic militants have been responsible for “escalating extremist violence” in Cabo Delgado Province, where they have been attempting to carve out an Islamic state [on August 14, ISIS captured the port], and “where multiple churches have been burnt, people beheaded, young girls kidnapped, and hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the violence,” according to a July 23 report. More than one thousand have been slaughtered since 2017, when the Islamic uprising began. In one week in June, 15 people were beheaded in the Christian-majority nation. Discussing the situation, Bishop Lisboa said: “The world has no idea yet what is happening because of indifference. We do not yet have the solidarity that there should be.” One of the worst incidents occurred on Good Friday, when the terrorists torched a church and massacred 52 people. After explaining how five or six chapels were torched in just one recent month, the bishop described what happened to the historic Sacred Heart of Jesus mission:

They attacked the church and burnt the benches and a statue of Our Lady, made of ebony. They also destroyed an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to whom the parish is dedicated. Fortunately, they were unable to burn the building itself, only the benches.

What is happening is “an injustice that is crying out to heaven” he concluded. Paulo Rangel, a Portuguese Member of the European Parliament, also discussed the situation in Mozabique: “The international community is nowhere to be seen in regard to the problem,” he said:

The people were already living in extreme poverty, facing grave difficulties. [The] problem is that at the present moment these people are facing the threat of death, of losing their homes, of becoming uprooted…. At present we know that there are young girls who have been abducted and enslaved, forced into sexual slavery by some of these guerrillas, these insurgents, these terrorists…We know that the recruitment of boys and adolescents, some of them very young, aged 14, 15, 16, is also happening. It is obvious that these young boys are under coercion. If they refuse to join the group, they could be killed.

Nigeria: In a 35-second video posted July 22, Islamic terrorists executed five men, three of whom were Christians. Blindfolded and on their knees, with the executors standing behind them, one of the terrorists said,

This is a message to all those being used by infidels to convert Muslims to Christianity. We want you out there to understand that those of you being used to convert Muslims to Christianity are only being used for selfish purposes. And that is the reason whenever we capture you, they don’t care to rescue you or work towards securing your release from us; and this is because they don’t need you or value your lives. We therefore, call on you to return to Allah by becoming Muslims. We shall continue to block all routes you travel. If you don’t heed our warning, the fate of these five individuals will be your fate.

Then the speaker says bismillah—meaning, “in the name of Allah”—and the executioners shoot their captives in the backs of their heads.

Additionally, at least 171 Christians were slaughtered by Muslim Fulani herdsmen in the space of roughly three weeks: Summaries of some follow:

On July 10, Muslim herdsmen massacred 22 Christians — “mostly women and children” — and torched many homes. “They killed two of my children [and husband],” recalled Bilkisu James from her hospital bed. They also “hacked another five of Bilkisu’s relatives to death with machetes including a mother and her baby daughter and a mother and her two sons.”

On July 11, a neighboring village was raided: “ten women, a baby and an elderly man were burnt to death in a house where they had taken refuge. Another seven villagers were injured and four houses burnt out.”

On July 19, people attending a wedding celebration were among at least 32 Christians massacred in Fulani attacks.

On July 23, a “horrific night attack [was launched] during a torrential rain storm … [A]t least seven Christians died… as militants brutally hacked unarmed men and women and children to death with machetes.” The report adds that “This was the second attack on the village within days, with seven murdered in an attack days earlier.”

On July 29, Muslim herdsmen murdered another 14 Christians — 13 of whom belonged to one extended family. Only one member of the family remained alive; his wife, all his children, aunt, uncle, brother, and other relatives were slaughtered.

Attacks on Christian Churches

Turkey: A Muslim man broke into Holy Cross, a historic Armenian cathedral in eastern Turkey, and proceeded to recite the adhan—the Islamic call to prayer traditionally made from mosques—while others videotaped him. He repeatedly chanted “Allahu Akbar,” and proclaimed the Islamic creed or shahada. He also wrote graffiti on the church walls: “Raising the Adhan in the church’s sanctuary has brought life back to it.” The July 2 report adds that,

Most churches and monasteries in Turkey have been left abandoned following the genocides of Christian peoples in the early 20th century and the mass emigration of Christians from the country due to decades of persecution. As a result, many churches in Turkey were left to ruin or turned into mosques or stables for animals.

In a separate incident, right before the start of Sunday worship service on July 12, a Turkish man appeared at the Antalya Bible Church and asked to speak to church leadership. He was told to return on the next day, and did so—only to issue death and arson threats to a pastor: “You and Özgür [another church leader] are dead. I broke the window of this church a few months ago, will attack again and, if necessary, burn it.” Security intervened and he was asked to leave before police were involved. Later it was revealed that police had apprehended him when he first broke the church’s windows, but released him because he had expressed “regret.”

Pakistan: A church was forced to take down its cross. Barnabas, a Christian resident of the village, explains:

We constructed three floors of minarets on a church and fixed the cross on top of that. However, it was removed after we received threats from local Muslims. The Muslims demanded we remove the cross and all three floors of the minarets, therefore, we had to obey them. Now, the building does not look like a church. It’s just a room and therefore we are sad.

“With broken hearts,” a local pastor added, the congregation agreed to take the cross down—even though “it was an illegal demand against Pakistan’s constitution, which guarantees religious freedom to all citizens.”

We took this decision for the safety and protection of Christians in the village…. Muslims threatened that if we don’t remove the cross, they will ban the prayer services and take the church property.… The authorities must look into this matter and ensure freedom of religion to all the segments of society.

In a separate incident, police violently interrupted a Christian prayer service. According to a brief July 13 report,

A priest was leading a prayer before providing a free meal for the poor when police officers appeared, and without further notice, they started damaging the stuff for prayer service…. Policemen turned down the meal, thrashed the pastor and people present. They captured the small sound-system, and beat men and women.

Another report offers more details concerning the fate of Raja Walter, the event organizer, who works to “raise funds to help people who are unfortunate or who have been severely affected by the coronavirus”:

[A]rmed policemen without a badge identifying them came to the food point and attacked him. He was beaten and tortured. Agents also smashed the loudspeaker he uses to motivate people and recite prayers before handing out food. The attack began as Raja was handing out food. As they struck him, the agents threw away his heart medicines and mobile phone. When they tried to arrest him, women present at the scene began to cry and pray for Walter, who by then had lost consciousness.

“It is ridiculous to treat Mr. Raja Walter like that,” a beneficiary of the free food said: “He has never done anything wrong to anyone. He is like an angel; he supports the poor and needy.” The attack, notes the report, “was likely caused by the use of speakers for praying.”

Canada: On July 28, a 16-year-old Muslim refugee from Syria pleaded guilty to four counts of terrorism. His schemes—including “a solo operation in the next few days”—were shared with and exposed by an undercover FBI agent posing as a fellow ISIS supporter online. “Churches,” the Muslim youth had written, and other “crowded places filled with crucifix believers” were among his primary targets. “Detonators, containers filled with white powders that turned out to be explosives, and diagrams of improvised explosive devices were among the 95 exhibits they seized. It was a bomb lab,” says the report. His sentencing is set for September.

France: After fire broke out in the Cathedral of Nantes—caused by an asylum seeker—“Muslim [social media] users, mostly of Arab origin, and their leftist fanboys in Central Europe express[ed] their enthusiasm and glee online, according to a July 19 German-language report. Such expressions appeared all throughout social media, but “especially Facebook,” where “the sympathizers of Islamization bluntly celebrated their satisfaction: through laughing or smiley emoticons or ‘like’ clicks they expressed what they think of burning Christian houses of worship.” The report further observed that “this type of expression of opinion … does not lead to the deletion and blocking of the users by social media teams—whereas masses of [other types of] comments are deleted as ‘hate speech.’”

Attacks on Converts to Christianity

Kenya: A pack of seven Muslims beat Fozia, a Christian woman, aged 21, till she lost consciousness. They also broke the teeth of her sister, Asha, aged 19, and beat their 18-year-old brother. Problems began when “Muslims started questioning us why we were not attending Friday worship at the mosque,” Fozia explained. “This interrogation continued for several months.” Then one day, when the siblings went outside their home to restore its water supply, they saw a raucous group of Somalis approaching: “There were noisy shouts calling us infidels,” recalled Fozia:

They said, “We know you do not belong to us. We have got hold of you today – we have no mercy on you people. You need to return to where you came from.” They began hitting me with sticks and a blunt object, which injured my back and my right hand. There I fainted for five hours and regained consciousness at the hospital [where she remained for two days].

“The attackers injured me by hitting my head against the wall,” her sister Asha added. “My two front teeth got broken, and the attack caused the left side of my body to swell…” According to their widowed mother, the family has been “running for their lives from Muslims of Somali descent who have attacked them for nearly 10 years:

[And now we] are receiving threats that my children should withdraw the case from police if we are to remain safe. But we demand compensation for my three ailing children and medication for them. Three weeks have now gone by, and my children are constantly on pain killers.

These are not the first attacks on the apostate family; according to the report,

In 2016 Somali Muslims attacked another of her adult sons, beating him unconscious. Muslim Somalis in Nairobi had seriously injured the same son on Oct. 27, 2011, after they learned that family members had become Christian. The Somali neighbors hit him with a metal bar on his forehead and face, and he lost two teeth and sustained knife wounds to his hand. They left him for dead. Her family has suffered various attacks since embracing Christ. After she filed a police complaint about an attack by Somali Muslims in Kenya in 2014, no fewer than 10 Islamic elders visited her to warn that she was risking her life by doing so. Somalis generally believe all Somalis are Muslims by birth and that any Somali who becomes a Christian can be charged with apostasy, punishable by death.

Morocco: “Converts to Christianity in Morocco have been repeatedly arrested by police as part of a campaign clamping down on the Faith,” says a July 17 report; some have been arrested as many as three times in one week. Jawad Elhamidy, president of the Moroccan Association of Rights and Religious Liberties, elaborated:

Most are released after interrogation—but are often put under pressure to return to Islam, and face abuse when they refuse…. The penal code holds that all Moroccans are Muslims, so those who convert to Christianity face legal problems, beside threats to their security.

As one example, he gave the story of Mohamed al-Moghany, who converted to Christianity, and “whose employer had waved a gun at him and threatened to kill him.”

When Mr. Al Moghany filed a complaint with police, he was told not to speak about his conversion and threats were made against his family. Six months later, following an argument with his employer, he was arrested and sentenced to six months in prison. His wife was interrogated as well…. If a Moroccan enters a church, one of two things can happen—either a policeman sitting in front of the church arrests him or her, or the cleric in charge of the church asks the person to leave, unless the purpose is tourism….Moroccan Christians worship in secret house churches to avoid state sanctions or harassment from society.

The report elaborates:

[I]t is even more dangerous for Christian converts when allegations of blasphemy are made—Christians have been held for several days and there have been incidents of violence…. Unlike foreign Christians, converts do not enjoy freedom of worship under the law…. Foreign clergy are said to discourage Moroccan Christians from attending their churches because of fear of being criminally charged with proselytism. Under Moroccan law, proselytising or converting to another religion is a criminal offence punishable by between six months and three years in prison.

Generic Abuse of Christians

Pakistan: A group of 12 Muslim men, led by one Muhammad Irfan, broke into a Christian man’s household, “and tried to kidnap his [13-year-old] daughter, Noor, who they planned to rape and forcefully convert to Islam,” says a July 26 report. When the man and his family intervened, the Muslims thrashed them. “He often teased and disturbed my daughter in the streets, but we always ignored,” explained the girl’s mother:

Finally, Irfan forcibly entered into my house and intended to kidnap my daughter. However, we resisted. In response, he attacked and beat my entire family who got multiple injuries. My husband and others got injuries in the attack. However, police have not registered the case against Irfan and medical staff have not provided medical aid to the injured.

The report adds that “Local supporters of Irfan have issued threats against the family… [They] have threatened to burn down their house if they pursue legal action against Irfan and the other attackers.”

Yemen: “Christians living in Yemen,” a July 28 report says, “request prayer as they experience persecution amidst ongoing war, food shortages, and COVID-19.”

These challenges have created a significant burden of isolation, both spiritually and physically. The Christian population, which once numbered approximately 40,000, is reduced to only a few thousand. Most live unaware of each other’s existence and in great fear of discovery from their neighbors… [The current] environment has led to persecution that keeps the church underground.

Germany: Two knife-wielding Muslim men attacked and injured a Christian refugee from Syria in the streets of Berlin. According to the July 7 report, the victim, Kevork Almassian, who is of Armenian descent, had started receiving death threats a year ago, after “Syrian Islamist activist” Nahla Osman began accusing the Christian refugee of spreading “hate” through his work at a German magazine, which eventually capitulated to Islamist protests and fired Kevork.

Lebanon/Turkey: As a sign of growing Turkish influence, Neshan Der Haroutiounian, a Lebanese television host of Armenian descent, will stand trial in Lebanon for “insulting the Turkish president and the Turkish people,” apparently in the context of the Ottoman Empire’s genocide of Armenians. At one point during the live show he accused someone (unclear if a caller in or panelist) who was accusing him of being a dishonest troublemaker of being “A son of a million malicious people … Erdogan, the regime, the Ottomans, and the Turks.” Turkey’s authorities responded by calling on the Lebanese Foreign Ministry to take measures against the television host; the Turkish Embassy mobilized protesters in front of the television station. They “raised Turkish flags, chanted slogans in support of the Ottoman Empire and Erdogan and called on Al Jadeed TV and those in charge of the programme to ‘apologise for what happened.’” The Beirut public prosecutor responded by announcing that charges would be filed against Haroutiounian, who is scheduled to stand trial in October. The report notes:

A Lebanese journalist, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that there were no grounds for the judicial charges against Der Haroutiounian. “This is a matter of a historical dispute that has no prospect, knowing that it is about a great crime against the Armenian people — a crime that Turkey refuses to recognise. This in itself continues to provoke Armenians wherever they are,” the journalist told The Arab Weekly…. Some Lebanese Armenians’ harsh criticism of Turkey seems to embarrass Lebanese authorities, who have tried to intimidate them into observing certain ‘red lines.’ There are numerous external forces pressuring Lebanon, starting with Iranian proxy Hezbollah. Turkey is now attempting to curb Lebanon’s hard-fought freedoms, of which its citizens are rightly proud, by also exerting pressure on Lebanese authorities.

Egypt: A Christian wife and mother who disappeared for nearly three months—supposedly because she had willingly converted to Islam and no longer wanted any connection to her “infidel” husband and three young daughters—was finally returned to her family. Ranya ‘Abd al-Masih, 39, a high school teacher of English had disappeared on April 22. A few days after her family contacted state security, she appeared in a one minute video dressed in a black niqab (female Islamic attire). In the video, and in between tears, Ranya insisted that she had finally and formally converted to Islam, which—“praise be to Allah”—she had been secretly following and concealing from her family for nine years. Accordingly, she no longer wanted anyone—her husband, children, family—to bother about her anymore. From the start, her family refused to believe the video and gave compelling reasons why. “We’ve no problem for her to go [to Islam] of her own free will—based on conviction—but not as a person who is threatened and coerced into doing so,” her brother, Remon, explained: “She was definitely kidnapped and forced to make that video, due to threats against her or her husband and children if she refused to comply.” For nearly three months, Ranya’s family and the Coptic Church pleaded with local authorities—even sending a special petition to President Sisi—until she was finally returned, on July 15. A Christian spokesman said that Ranya and her reunited family are currently staying in an undisclosed location, “until calm returns” to the region. Due to the delicate nature of the situation, the spokesman gave no other details concerning her disappearance and reemergence, other than to say that “Ranya remains a Christian who never once converted to Islam.”

Tunisia: A July 21 report sheds light on the “lack of full citizenship” rights and “societal stigmas” surrounding the Christians of arguably the world’s most tolerant Arab nation. According to its abstract:

Although Tunisia is usually presented as ethno-religiously homogenous when compared to other countries in the region, its minorities have long undergone a process of invisibilisation and/or assimilation into the dominant Arab-Muslim identity. Moving from a status of dhimmi [second class citizens] under Muslim empires … is the quest of Tunisia’s religious minorities for full citizenship still ongoing?… [T]he research shows that religious minorities, although having acquired a certain set of rights, still lack full citizenship to some extent and face societal stigma.

Raymond Ibrahim, author of the recent book, Sword and Scimitar, Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West, is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Gatestone Institute, a Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, and a Judith Rosen Friedman Fellow at the Middle East Forum.

About this Series

The persecution of Christians in the Islamic world has become endemic. Accordingly, “Muslim Persecution of Christians” was developed in 2011 to collate some—by no means all—of the instances of persecution that occur or are reported each month. It serves two purposes:

1) To document that which the mainstream media does not: the habitual, if not chronic, persecution of Christians.

2) To show that such persecution is not “random,” but systematic and interrelated—that it is rooted in a worldview inspired by Islamic Sharia.

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Everything about Turkey

If you want to have a relaxing and happy holiday with your loved one in a beautiful atmosphere, you should consider Turkey as a nice and safe country which can give you a magnificent emotion. Turkish historical and natural places are attractive to all tourists who visit them in different seasons.

Introduction of Turkey

Turkey is a modern country, partly located in Asia and partly in Europe. This country has played the role of both a barrier and a bridge during different time periods.

This country has a shade of tradition of East and a shade of Modern life of West. Four seas have surrounded this country:

the Mediterranean Sea is located in the south and the Aegean Sea in the West.

Also, the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea are situated in the north and the northwest, respectively.

Therefore, this beautiful country has the highest amount of water in the Middle East.

After falling of Ottomon Empire, Kemal Ataturk founded Republic of Turkey in 1923. Agricultural lands of this country are about 49.7% of the total lands in this country which shows the great impact of agriculture on the economy.

The population of people in Turkey is about 85 million people and most of them live in Istanbul; also the majority of them are Muslims.

The official language of this country is Turkish. Generally, this country has hot and dry weather in the summer; and cold and wet weather in the winter; but because of the existence of various seas around it, the weather may be different in some regions.

Turkey country

Turkey is a magnificent country in the world to attract tourists because of some reasons.

Firstly, this country has an exceptional natural location with a variety ranging from great mountains and hills to the nice beaches and jungles. Secondly, Turkey has a prosperous culture and history.

Traditional and religious buildings located in different cities tell a long story about the history of this country.

Furthermore, hospitable Turkish people, who are warm-blooded, help tourists or offer them delicious local foods; and this is the most undeniable part of the culture.

Thirdly, Turkey is the sixth top country around the world to attract tourists because of modern facilities in hotels or residential locations specified to tourists.

Besides, holding various city tours by different transportation vehicles to visit a variety of historical and natural places, attract more tourists from around the world.

Turkish Cities to Visit for Tourists

There are a lot of ways to get to Turkey from different countries.

Traveling by plane, ferry or ship, train, car and bus are popular ones for tourists based on their location. Although tourism is not the most important economy in this country, government pays a close attention to tourists.

Turkey has 81 provinces, and the following ones are the major cities:

• Ankara (Capital city): situated in the center of Turkey. Some of its tourist attractions are:

o Ankara Castle: the oldest castle in this city with more than 300 years old.

o Kocatepe Mosque: the largest mosque in this city with four big minarets

o Ataturk Mausoleum: a big museum containing the tomb of Kemal Ataturk and his personal assets

o Roman Bathhouse: this place is from the 3rd century which has cold and hot water rooms, training places and a wrestling ring.

• Istanbul (largest city): it is famous for its cultural, commercial and economic aspects. Some of its tourist attractions are:

o Hagia Sophia Museum: a church which changed to a mosque; and it is the

oldest museum in this city at the moment.

o Bosphorus Bridge: it divides the city into two Asian and European parts.

o Taksim Square: a major place with a lot of historical buildings, shopping

centers, restaurants and other important places.

• Izmir (located near Aegean Sea): it is an important port. Some of its tourist attractions are:

o Konak Square: it is famous for its Clock Tower.

o Izmir Cable Car: it is situated in Kufa Mountains and has a lot of facilities for interested tourists.

• Antalya (located near Mediterranean Sea): a great option for foreign tourism with its beautiful nature:

o Dudan Waterfalls and Kursunlu Falls: beautiful waterfalls with different facilities around

As a result, if you think about finding a place, as a tourist, to relive your stress and feel relaxed, Turkey is the best option because you visit this country and enjoy its natural and historical beauty with trying a lot of tasty local foods.

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Antalya- Roman Ruins & Waterfalls

For our last full day in Turkey I wanted to see something new. I booked us a full day tour to visit some ruins and see a famous local waterfall. Our guide was meeehhhh not our favorite but he was very knowledgeable and the people on our tour were great “okay” as well. Overall, the tour was a bit of a bore BUT without the tour we would never have been able to see the cool things we did. We stopped at four different locations beginning with an ancient Roman city, then moving to a very well preserved theater, to a beautiful beach side town, finishing with a natural waterfall! It was a LONG day but it was a good day. Here are some of my notes and photos! In my opinion, this was a great way to finished Turkey!!

First Stop- Perge

- Perge is one of the most popular historical sites along the Antalya region. Being an ancient Greek city, Perge is famous for its Roman ruins dating back to 1300 BC and its big amphitheater with a capacity of 15,000 people.

* Has a 2000-year-old history and magnificence.

* One of the largest ancient settlements that have survived as a whole.

* One of the most important sculpture production centers of the ancient times.

* Had the most brilliant years during the Roman times on the 2nd and 3rd century AD.

* Has a great level in urban planning.

* Was an important settlement for the history of Christianity, where the Saint Paul have visited the city so many times.

Second Stop- Aspendos

- [ ] This is a Roman theater

- [ ] There are more than 30O Roman theaters in the area and Aspendos is one of the most well preserved theaters

- [ ] An amphitheater is a full circular theater with performances in the center where as a “theater” is a half circle theater with a stage and an audience viewing from the front.

- [ ] The building was built in 140-150AD

- [ ] The theater olds around 13,000 people

- [ ] The theater was used for animal or gladiator fighting

- [ ] 86-88% original

Third Stop- Side

- [ ] “Side” means pomegranate and it the symbol of fertility

- [ ] This is a port city in Antalya off the Mediterranean Sea

- [ ] The new city is built on top of the old city

Fourth Stop- Kursunlu Waterfall Natural Park

- [ ] Natural waterfall

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Explore the Beauty of Antalya and Its Surroundings: Transfers and Tours

Turkey's Antalya region is a treasure trove of natural beauty, history, and culture, attracting visitors from all around the globe. From the stunning beaches of Alanya to the ancient ruins of Side, and the luxurious resorts of Belek, there's something for everyone in this picturesque corner of the Mediterranean. Let's delve into the various transfer options and tours available to explore Antalya and its neighboring areas.

Transfers:

1. Antalya Transfer:

When you arrive in Antalya, start your journey smoothly with reliable transfer services. Whether you're arriving at Antalya Airport or any other location, transfer services ensure a comfortable ride to your destination.

2. Alanya Transfer:

Alanya, with its sandy beaches and vibrant atmosphere, is a popular destination. Transfer services from Antalya to Alanya make it convenient for travelers to reach this coastal gem with ease.

3. Side Transfer:

Explore the fascinating ruins and beautiful beaches of Side by opting for transfer services from Antalya. Enjoy a hassle-free journey to this ancient city and make the most of your visit.

4. Belek Transfer:

Belek is renowned for its luxurious resorts and world-class golf courses. Transfer services from Antalya to Belek ensure you reach your accommodation swiftly, ready to indulge in a relaxing holiday.

Tours:

1. Antalya Tour:

Discover the charms of Antalya with guided tours that take you through its historic old town, known as Kaleiçi, where narrow streets are lined with Ottoman-era architecture. Explore landmarks like Hadrian's Gate, the Antalya Archaeological Museum, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean coast.

2. Alanya Tour:

Take a tour of Alanya to explore its famous Red Tower, the historic Alanya Castle, and Cleopatra Beach. Witness mesmerizing sunsets from the harbor and delve into the city's rich history and culture.

3. Side Tour:

Embark on a journey through time with a tour of Side. Visit the ancient ruins including the Temple of Apollo, the ancient amphitheater, and wander through the atmospheric streets of this former Roman port city.

4. Belek Tour:

While in Belek, indulge in a relaxing tour that includes visits to the area's top-class golf courses, pristine beaches, and maybe even a rejuvenating spa day. Belek offers a perfect blend of leisure and luxury.

Sightseeing in Antalya:

Antalya offers a plethora of sightseeing opportunities, including:

Düden Waterfalls: Marvel at the beauty of Düden Waterfalls where the Düden River cascades over steep cliffs into the Mediterranean Sea.

Kursunlu Waterfalls: Explore the tranquil natural surroundings of Kursunlu Waterfalls located amidst pine forests and beautiful greenery.

Termessos: For history enthusiasts, a visit to the ancient city of Termessos, situated on a rugged mountaintop, offers fascinating ruins and stunning views.

Antalya and its surroundings are filled with wonders waiting to be explored. Whether you're into history, nature, or simply want to relax by the sea, this region has something to offer everyone. Plan your transfers and tours to make the most of your Antalya experience!

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The falls of Yukari Düden (Upper Falls) is located on the River Düden, 10 km from Antalya. The water flows in Kirkğoz and goes down 20 metres. Rather, the falls of Aşaği Düden (Lower Falls) is greater than the latter and also lies on Lara Roadway where the Düden River moves into the sea, 8 km from Antalya. Next to it is the Young People Park (Gençlik Parki). The Kurşunlu Falls are 18 metres high and types 7 ponds. Ideal for eco-tourism or nature strolls.

Coastlines.

Konyaaltı beach is located 3 km from Antalya whilst Lara beach (12 km long) is located east of Antalya. It has fine sand and is surrounded by a want woodland. Topçam beach, which is east of Antalya, can be reached by car in 15 mins.

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Kaleiçi, the old centre of Antalya, is bordered by walls with eighty towers. Nowadays, the ancient port of Kaleiçi is a modern-day port, while Kaleiçi is the heart of the city.

Hadrian's Gate.

It is flanked by 2 towers and defines the borders in between the modern-day city and Antalya's ancient city. Integrated in honour of Emperor Hadrian, who came to Antalya in 130 ADVERTISEMENT.

Roman Theatre of Aspendos.

The well-preserved Aspendos Theatre is the most significant example of the building and construction built by Rome in Asia and Africa. According to its epigraph it was erected throughout the time of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180) by architect Zenon, the boy of Theodorus.

Yivli Minaret.

This 13th century Seljuq work is the oldest Islamic monolith in the city, which includes a sculpted stone pedestal, grooved brick tower and turquoise majolica decors. The Yivli turret, sign of Antalya, is 38 metres high and the top can be reached by climbing 90 steps.

Waterfalls.

The waterfall of Yukari Düden (Upper Waterfall) is located on the River Düden, 10 km from Antalya. The water flows in Kirkğoz and drops 20 metres. Rather, the waterfall of Aşaği Düden (Lower Waterfall) is greater than the latter and lies on Lara Road where the Düden River streams into the sea, 8 km from Antalya. Next to it is the Youth Park (Gençlik Parki). The Kurşunlu Falls are 18 metres high and types 7 ponds. Perfect for eco-tourism or nature strolls.

Beaches.

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FACING DEATH WITH POETRY: FUNERARY EPIGRAMS IN TRANSITION

by Hüseyin Uzunoğlu, ANAMED Post-Doctoral Fellow (2019–2020)

Even though it may sound strange or maybe even creepy, visiting cemeteries from time to time, wandering among the tombstones, reading the epitaphs carved for those who are not breathing in this life anymore, has always given me a sense of relief as well as fear, since there is actually nowhere better to show that life is short and pointless and that death is certain.

Whether you are a fellow on Istiklal Street living in the midst of the 24/7 non-stop entertainment culture of Istanbul (which I occasionally—rarely—experience) or an academic struggling to complete articles/books just before deadlines, it is completely normal to forget that life is ephemeral. That’s why I intend to take you out of your busy schedule or your never-ending entertainment cycle and take you on a tour to the cemeteries that remind us of the cold face of death. I will then talk briefly about the stories the deceased narrate in their funerary inscriptions, while comparing them to their ancient counterparts.

A boat trip (on a sunny day if possible) starting from Karaköy ferry port leading to its final destination in Eyüp will take you to one of the most authentic districts of Istanbul and also doubtlessly one of the most historical sites of this gigantic metropolis. Apart from its town center (also worth a visit if you have time), this district houses a very old and famous burial ground (called “Eyüp Sultan Mezarlığı”) on the west bank of the Golden Horn, which hosts the graves of Ottoman sultans such as Mehmed V as well as intellectuals, artists, and poets such as Ahmet Haşim or Necip Fazıl K��sakürek. If you follow the path stretching from the historical Eyüp Mosque up to Pierre Loti Hill (with an exquisite view of the Golden Horn; don’t forget to stop and have tea or coffee if you go there), you will see thousands of tombstones on the slopes of the Karyağdı Hill. Let’s skip the celebrity tombs and take a look at the tombs of the common people.

Even though these tombs are from modern Turkey, you’ll notice the same kind of funerary epigrams that were very prevalent in the ancient Greek and Roman world and that provide valuable information about the deceased, containing his mortis causa, place of origin, and the sorrow that his family felt on losing him. This funerary epigram of one member of the Derbeder family, for example, captures the pain of an accidental death at an early age. It reads: “I was young, and I could not enjoy my life; the wretched electricity made my life miserable; it didn’t care about either my parents or my sibling.” This epigram clearly demonstrates that the young deceased was a victim of an electric shock, something nobody could help.

Maybe you don’t have time to visit the cemeteries (understandably enough, but there’s nothing to fear; we will be spending enough time there after our burial), but you don’t even need to bother to leave your room; just surf the internet, for example, and you’ll run into this unusual tombstone.

The epitaph even has a caption: “A car crashed (into me),” along with a picture of a car. The epigram starts with a grammatical mistake (instead of “beni,” it reads “bana”): “Death took me away so early (I came to an untimely end).” Then it goes on like this: “It deeply saddened those who I left behind. Even though I am not present here, I am (still) looking forward to seeing you. Read on my tomb that I died at a young age. Remember me with mercy; do not cry at my grave.”

I don’t intend to make a detailed analysis and comparison, but it is obvious that the expressions or the selections of the themes in these types of epigrams imply a noticeable perpetuity in the approach of the Anatolian people towards the conception of death. However, as a Greek and Roman epigraphist who encounters thousands of texts written in verse, it seems to me that the Anatolian people in antiquity were more creative in producing epigrams than their successors in modern-day Turkey, even though academics adopt the view that “the content of ancient epigrams usually contained standard, and to a large extent previously prepared, compositions which purchasers (often illiterate and/or lacking inspiration, or preferring to adhere to a tradition) could choose at the workshop of the engraver or stonemason.”[1] Take a look, for example, at this remarkably vivid funerary epigram of a three-year-old boy who drowned in a well in Notion, the port of the ancient city of Colophon (Menderes, Izmir/Turkey).

Reinhold Merkelbach and Josef Stauber, eds. Steinepigramme aus dem griechischen Osten I. Die Westküste Kleinasiens von Knidos bis Ilion. Munich; Leipzig: 1998, no. 03/05/04 (Roman Imperial Period):

When the sun had gone down to the halls […],

I came after dinner with my uncle to wash.

At once the Fates sat me there on the well

for I fell in and a most hateful Fate took me away.

When the daimon saw me below, he handed me over to Charon.

But my uncle heard the sound of my falling into the well,

and straightaway he went looking for me, but I no longer had any hope

of mixing with men in my lifetime.

My aunt ran up and tore her gown;

my mother ran up and started beating her breast.

Straightaway my aunt fell to embrace Alexander’s knees,

and when he saw this, he did not hesitate, but straightaway jumped into the well.

When he found me down there drowned, he brought me out in a basket.

Straightaway my aunt snatched my dripping body

to see whether I had any share of life left.

Alas for my wretched fate! I did not live to see the palaistra,

but an evil Fate concealed me when I was just three years old.[2]

In this epigram, one can easily see the significant role that Fate (Gr. Moira) played in the destiny of the young deceased, whose name is not given in the text. Not surprisingly, Fate has always been an indispensable element of funerary epigrams and is usually described as “wretched.” It is repeatedly seen as a leading figure that leaves children without parents or conversely parents without children. In the Turkish epitaph above, although not named directly, we may assume that it was Fate yet again who deprived the parents of their small child, as was the case in the Greek epigram.

Fate still plays a role in Turkish epitaphs, but because of the Islamic belief that predestination is the will of God and that every believer must consent to what God destines, it doesn’t appear in the same terms as in ancient Greek inscriptions. Unlike the Greek epigrams that describe Fate as ἀμείλικτος, νηλεόθυμος (“ruthless,” “relentless,” or “cruel”), in the funerary stone of this unfortunate lady, who died in a traffic accident (most likely a vehicle crashed into the bus stop and killed her), what happened is characterized as predestination. Every Turkish reader can sense here an acquiescence to death without complaining about what “fate” had in store.

One can provide thousands of similar examples which illustrate how the same themes appear in the funerary epigrams on Anatolian soil across every time period. Admittedly though, it is neither possible nor necessary to make a full comparison between Greek or Latin epigraphic culture and their counterparts in modern Turkey; nonetheless I find it remarkable that the mindsets of the ancient and modern people of the same land could be so similar when it comes to burial practices and ways of grieving.

As a concluding remark, I would like to take this opportunity to commemorate my esteemed teacher, Prof. Dr. Sencer Şahin, who, amongst many other things, taught “ancient Greek epigrams” for many years at Akdeniz University. While we were on a field survey in the hinterland of Antalya years ago, we visited a local cemetery to check if there was anything relevant to our fieldwork. Instead, we saw a very long and interesting Turkish epigram (which bore many similarities with Greek epigram culture, both in form and context; unfortunately I couldn’t find any picture of it). I remember him saying very clearly, “Hüseyin Bey, if you want to pass your exam, I recommend that you study this stone carefully, because you will come across something not very different than this on the exam.”

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[1] Wypustek, A, Images of Eternal Beauty in Funerary Verse Inscriptions of the Hellenistic and Greco-Roman Periods (Leiden; Boston: Brill, 2013), 11.

[2] Translated by Richard Hunter, “Death of a Child: Grief Beyond the Literary,” in Greek Epigram from the Hellenistic to the Early Byzantine Era, edited by M. Kanellou, I. Petrovic, and C. Carey (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019), 137–38.

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Top 10 Places in Turkey to Visit

Turkey is one of the greatest under-rated travel destinations of our time, especially for backpackers. It is located in western Asia and south-eastern Europe and has been receiving the cultures from both continents. That’s why it is so attractive for many travelers around the world. It is rich for beautiful natures, ancient ruins, beaches, mountains, and architectural heritage. We have been traveling around Turkey last summer for 5 weeks and we tried to avoid the touristy places. If you are planning to visit Turkey in a more adventurous way, we would recommend you visit these top 10 places as below. (Prices may differ since we explored Turkey in high-season, the prices might be up.

Here are the top 10 places in Turkey:

10 Kas on Top 10 Places in Turkey

Kas, once an unspoiled fishing village, is now a relatively unspoiled tourist town on the southern bulge of Turkey’s Mediterranean coast southeast of Fethiye and southwest of Antalya. The beaches are small, pebbly and apt to be crowded, so visitors in search of a broad, long sand beach drive west to Patara. Kas is also a good place for exploring the plentiful ancient Lycian cities and archeological sites. When we were there, it was so hot that we couldn’t sleep in our tent at night. We crashed at the beach and fell asleep there. The view was wonderful and the water bright blue, unfortunately, the hot weather makes us leave the place.