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Eskişehir'in Sivrihisar rayonunda yerləşən Sivrihisar Ulu Məscidi, Anadolu'nun ən qədim və ən böyük taxta sütunlu məscidlərindən biridir və həm memarlıq, həm də tarixi baxımdan böyük bir önəmə malikdir. Yapım tarixi dəqiq bilinməsə də, müxtəlif kitablara əsaslanaraq məscidin ilk dəfə 1232-ci ildə Anadolu Selçuklu Sultanı I. Alâeddîn Keykubad dövründə, Əmir Cemâleddîn Ali Bey tərəfindən inşa etdirildiyi anlaşılmaqdadır. Bugünkü görünüşünə isə, 1274-cü ildə III. Gıyâseddin Keyhüsrev'in naiblərində

Güvercinlik Vadisi is a natural valley approximately 4 kilometers long, stretching between the towns of Göreme and Uçhisar in Nevşehir province, Türkiye. The valley derives its name from the hundreds of rock-carved pigeonhouses (pigeonhouse) found within it. Historical and Cultural Significance The pigeonhouses in the valley were specifically designed by the local population from the 19th century onward for use in organic farming practices. Pigeon droppings, due to their high nitrogen content, s

Terracotta Army (also known as Terracotta Warriors) is a collection of life-sized figures made of fired clay depicting soldiers, officers, generals, horses, and war chariots located within the mausoleum complex of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. These figures were arranged in military formation within underground pits surrounding the emperor’s tomb. Dating to approximately 210 BCE, this ensemble was designed as part of a system intended to ensure the emperor’s protection and service in the

Sıtkı Olçar was born in 1948 in Kütahya. He was deeply influenced during his childhood and youth by the historical fabric and art of Kütahya. He did not receive formal art education but developed his mastery of tile art through self-study, driven by his strong observation talent and curiosity. He is also known as “Alaylı Usta.” One of the most significant elements in his art is his dedication to craftsmanship and his efforts to preserve traditional techniques. In 1973, he established his own wor

Calligraphy is the art of writing executed with a reed pen, is ink, and other handmade inks, following aesthetic principles of proportion and balance. In Türkiye, practitioners and bearers of this art are known as "hattat" and "calligraphy artist". This art is named hüsn-i hat, meaning "beautiful writing". The practice employs materials such as glazed paper, reed pens, pen knives, inkwells, ink pots, and divits. Calligraphy is among the artistic disciplines—alongside architecture, ornamentation,

World Art Day is an international day celebrated annually on April 15, aimed at promoting the development and dissemination of art and emphasizing its value in social life. The day highlights the role of art in supporting creativity, cultural diversity, knowledge sharing, and social dialogue. Through this day, UNESCO seeks to promote the importance of artistic expression among artists, cultural professionals, and societies. Art (Anadolu Ajansı) " image-element-format="right" image-source="https:

World Future Day is an international day aimed at enhancing the ability of societies and governments to think forward and foresee, cope with uncertainty, and promote collective actions. It is celebrated annually on December 2 by UNESCO and aims to spread a culture of forward-looking thinking. History UNESCO has been celebrating World Future Day annually since 2021. In November 2022, UNESCO member states officially recognized this day, emphasizing the importance of imagining and anticipating the

International Francophonie Day is an international day celebrated annually on March 20 to celebrate the French language, culture, and the Francophonie movement. This day was established to recognize and promote French-speaking communities and cultural and linguistic diversity. French is one of UNESCO's six official languages and one of its two working languages, and this day highlights the cultural, democratic, and humanitarian values of the language. History International Francophonie Day is ce

International Migrants Day is an international day celebrated annually on December 18 to highlight the rights, contributions, and challenges of migrants around the world. Emphasizing the growing impact of migration on a global scale, this day serves as a reminder of the need to protect migrants’ human rights, raise awareness, and strengthen international cooperation. History The United Nations General Assembly declared December 18 as International Migrants Day in a resolution adopted on December

International Mother Language Day is an international day that aims to preserve linguistic diversity, promote multilingualism, and sustain cultural heritage. It is celebrated annually on February 21 and is supported by UNESCO. The day seeks to highlight the importance of mother tongues in education and public life and to contribute to the preservation of cultural identity. Purpose and Importance The main objectives of International Mother Language Day are to protect cultural and linguistic diver