Fatih Atatürk and the Legacy of Troy
Exploring the Echoes of the First “World War”
TroyCatalyst of Transformation
The Troy War, often deemed the first “world war,” holds profound significance in shaping the landscape of both its region and Europe. Emerging from the...
Troy Bridging Reality and Dream
Unlocking Homeric Epics with “Dus ve Gercek Troia”
The world’s most extensive exhibition, “Dus ve Gercek Troia” (Troy, The Reality and The Dream), offers an enriched understanding of Homeric epics, Iliad and Odyssey. These literary...
Discovering a Hidden Marvel
The results from seismic research, conducted by the Mine Detection Institute (MTA) and Istanbul Technical University, have revealed that the Underground City is a five-story marvel. Impressively, it connects to a second underground city...
Uftade & Ummu Sinan
Uftade (died 988/1580)
Uftade whose real name is Mehmed Muhyiddin was born in Bursa. He played an important role in the development of the Celvetie religions order. He was the sheik of Aziz Mahmud (died...
Istanbul Palaces and Kasirs
Dolmabahce Palace
Sultan Abdulmecit moved his court from Topkapi Palace to Dolmabahce Palace in 1855.
The palace that was built in showy style called Sekerci Style, is built by the Armenian Balyan family.
It forms a complex...
