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Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS) is a centralized examination conducted in Türkiye for recruiting personnel into public institution and institutions. Organized by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the KPSS is administered in different sessions tailored to various educational levels (secondary education, associate degree, bachelor’s degree) and professional groups. Purpose and Scope of the Examination The KPSS is designed to select civil servants and teachers fo

Osmaneli Lefke Stone is a natural stone extracted by open-pit mining from a single quarry located in the Osmaneli district of Bilecik Province. Used as a building stone, it initially appears yellowish when extracted from the quarry but gradually oxidizes upon exposure to air, acquiring a greenish hue. No plaster-like surface coating is applied to its exterior. This stone has been used in the construction of numerous historical structures, including the Haydarpaşa Terminal and the Bebek Mosque. P

One of Manisa’s most important natural beauties, Spil Dağı attracts attention for both its natural structure and its historical and cultural richness. Located between the provinces of İzmir and Manisa, this mountain, with an elevation of 1517 metres, is one of the significant highlands of the Aegean Region. Spil Dağı holds the status of a national park and is an appealing destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and sportspeople. Historical and Cultural Significance Spil Dağı holds an

Costa Concordia Disaster, the Costa Concordia passenger ship running aground and capsizing off the coast of Italy’s Giglio Island on 13 January 2012. The accident resulted in the deaths of 32 people and is recorded as one of the most prominent safety violations in modern maritime history. The disaster revealed not only a navigational error but also a series of systemic failures related to organizational improvisation, authority failure, human factors, and inadequate safety culture. Technical Det

Sevgi Sokağı Çeşmesi; İstanbul province, located within the boundaries of the Nişanca neighborhood in the Fatih district, is a historical water structure. This fountain, an example of Ottoman cultural heritage, derives its name from Sevgi Sokağı, the street on which it is situated. It is situated within a historic fabric that also includes the Armenian Patriarchate and the Kumkapı Meryemana Armenian Church, and is currently accessible to the public. Sevgi Sokağı Çeşmesi - İstanbul (T.C. Fatih Be

Tepedelen Çeşmesi; İstanbul province, within the boundaries of the Fatih district, is a historical water structure from the Ottoman period.Kültür Envanteri, “Tepedelen Çeşmesi”, erişim: 7 Mayıs 2026, https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/tepedelen-cesmesi/ ">【1】 Location and General Information The structure is located in the Cibali neighborhood, atop the Tepedelen Ridge. As one of the examples of Ottoman water architecture, it is currently accessible and continues to function as an active water so

Camcı Çeşmesi is a historical Ottoman fountain located in the Balat neighborhood of the Fatih district in İstanbul. The structure is situated on Camcı Çeşmesi Yokuşu, directly opposite the Cafer Subaşı Camii. This cultural heritage site, registered in the Istanbul Cultural Inventory under number 56781, is currently accessible to the public.“Kültür Envanteri, “Camcı Çeşmesi,” accessed 7 May 2026, https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/camci-cesmesi/ ">【1】 Camcı Çeşmesi - İstanbul (T.C. Fatih Belediye

Çorbacı Çeşmesi; İstanbul district, in the Balat neighborhood, is a historical water structure. It is located on Çorbacı Çeşmesi Street, which is named after the structure itself.【1】 Ottoman cultural heritage, this structure is registered in the Cultural Inventory and remains accessible and functional today.【2】 History and Period Characteristics Due to the absence of an inscription on the structure, its construction date and founder cannot be determined with certainty. However, an analysis of it

Büyükdeniz Gölü (also referred to in sources as Büyük Deniz Gölü) is a registered natural water body located within the boundaries of the Çamlıhemşin district of Rize province. Situated on the Kaçkar Mountains at the Kavron Yaylası location, it belongs to a group of cirque lakes found at elevations above 2400 meters in mountainous regions and is the largest of the glacial lakes in its basin.【1】 Physical Geographic and Geological Characteristics Büyükdeniz Gölü is a glacial cirque lake formed by

Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin (1924–2018) is a scholar who researched documented and transmitted the history of Islamic sciences through written works to future academic literature. Born in Bitlis, Sezgin received his education in Arabic-Persian philology at Istanbul University, conducted extensive studies on manuscripts, and played a pivotal role in institutionalizing the history of science through the institutes and museums he established in Türkiye and Germany. Birth Family Background and Childhood (