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The structure located in the Turan Neighborhood of Isparta is believed to have been constructed in the 1750s and is an Orthodox church. Although dated to the Late Ottoman period the building has entrance doors on its north west and east sides.HistoryThe structure is generally accepted to have been built in the middle of the 18th century around the 1750s.【1】 It functioned as an Orthodox church during the Late Ottoman period. Although dated to the 18th century its architectural plan continues the

Dereiçi (Killit) Village, is located in the Midyat district of Mardin Province, Türkiye. It is situated approximately 10 km from the district center. The settlement is geographically positioned on mountainous and rugged terrain. Administratively, it holds the status of a village and is under the jurisdiction of the Midyat Subgovernorship.Historical Development and Settlement HistoryThe village has historically served as a home to the Syriac Orthodox community. Its settlement history extends back

Mazı Underground City is located within the boundaries of Mazı Village in the Ürgüp district of Nevşehir Province, Türkiye. Known in ancient times as “Mataza,” this settlement is situated approximately 18 kilometers south of Ürgüp and 10 kilometers east of Kaymaklı Underground City. As one of the underground cities exhibiting the characteristic features of the Cappadocia region, Mazı functioned as a multi-purpose subterranean settlement used for defense, shelter, and worship.HistoryThe primary p

Bathonea is an ancient settlement located on the Firuzköy Peninsula, along the western shore of Lake Küçükçekmece in western Istanbul. Bathonea is the only ancient port city discovered within the boundaries of Istanbul province, making it notable both archaeologically and historically. Excavations, which began in 2009, are conducted by faculty members of Kocaeli University under the authorization of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.HistoryBathonea is an ancient city with a long history of con

Emir Sultan Camii is a historically and religiously significant Ottoman structure located in the Yıldırım district of Bursa, Türkiye, at the foothills of Uludağ. The mosque was likely constructed during the reign of Sultan Mehmed Çelebi, following the death of the Sufi mystic Emir Sultan, by his wife Hundi Fatma Hatun, daughter of Yıldırım Bayezid. Situated on a hilltop within the Emir Sultan Mahallesi neighborhood, surrounded by plane and chestnut trees, the mosque is visible from many points a

Kapıkaya Harabesi is located approximately 5 km from Güneyce Village, between the villages of Güneyce and Çukurca in the central district of Isparta Province. The ancient city’s name and exact founding date remain unknown. However, considering the location and architectural features of the ruins, it is understood to have been established during the Hellenistic period.Historical BackgroundKapıkaya Harabesi is thought to possibly correspond to one of the cities mentioned in ancient sources but who