
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
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Sümeyra Uzun

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
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Nazlı Kemerkaya

Gagaku is a traditional court music and dance art of Japan with a history spanning over a thousand years. This art encompasses ancient Japanese songs, instrumental music, and dances that accompany vocal performances. Historically, it was performed during imperial palace ceremonies, banquets, and state events. Gagaku integrates native Japanese traditions with musical and dance elements originating from continental Asia, particularly China and Korea, ensuring cultural continuity. In 2009, it was i
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Ümit Aydın

Gorée Island is a historic island located off the coast of Senegal’s capital, Dakar, which served as a strategic hub in the transatlantic slave trade from the 15th to the 19th century. Today, it is protected under the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its historical legacy. Throughout its history, the island came under the administrative control of Portugal, the Netherlands, England, and France in succession. Architectural structures such as slave houses where captives were held before transport
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Yusuf Bilal Akkaya

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
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Edanur Korkmaz

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,
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Yahya B. Keskin

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.HistoryWorld Art Day was officially proclaimed by UNESCO’s 40th General C
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Nursena Güller
InInternational 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.HistoryInternational Francophonie Day is cele
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Nursena Güller
InInternational 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.HistoryThe United Nations General Assembly declared December 18 as International Migrants Day in a resolution adopted on December 4
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Nursena Güller

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 ImportanceThe main objectives of International Mother Language Day are to protect cultural and linguistic diversi
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Nursena Güller