Church of Saint Gregory founded by King Gagik in Ani

The Church of Saint Gregory, also called the Gagikashen, and founded by King Gagik, was erected in the years 1001–1005. Its sponsor was Gagik, the king of Armenia who reigned in the period from 989 to 1020, under whose rule Bagratid Armenia reached the peak of its development. This ruler intended the church to be a recreation of the famous Zvartnots Cathedral in Vagharshapat.

Church of Saint Gregory founded by King Gagik in Ani
Church of Saint Gregory founded by King Gagik in Ani

New book: The Secrets of Bodrum and Ancient Caria

The Secrets of Bodrum and Ancient Caria is a guidebook devoted to the region of Turkey known as Caria in the past. Nowadays, its major magnet for tourists is a town called Bodrum, a major hub for holidaymakers. In the ancient times, as Halicarnassus, it was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Mausoleum. However, today, Bodrum's reputation relies on its hotels, restaurants, clubs, and beaches. This book has been written for these inquisitive travellers who intend to look behind this modern façade and discover the rich history of Bodrum and the surrounding area.

Memorial Sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula

This text is a fragment of a guidebook to the Gallipoli Peninsula: "Gallipoli Peninsula and the Troad. TAN Travel Guide".

For hundreds of years, a narrow strip of land, now known as the Gallipoli Peninsula, has been the key to the conquest of Constantinople. The fleet, that would have been able to break through the narrow Dardanelles Strait, had an excellent chance to capture this great capital of many empires. The last such attempt was made during the First World War by the Allied forces that suffered a crushing defeat.

Memorial Sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula
Memorial Sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula

Hagia Sophia in Iznik, ancient Nicaea

This text is a fragment of a guidebook to Iznik "The Highlights of Iznik. Treasures of the ancient Nicaea".

A small and quite inconspicuous building of the historical Hagia Sophia church is located in the centre of Iznik. For many centuries, it has been a silent witness to important events that have had a significant impact on the fate of large human communities, sparked heated debates and stirred up huge controversies. Even in the 21st century, the political decisions made about its future caused a media storm and provoked discussion about the direction in which The Republic of Turkey is heading.

Hagia Sophia in Iznik, ancient Nicaea
Hagia Sophia in Iznik, ancient Nicaea

Milas

This text is a fragment of "The Secrets of Bodrum and Ancient Caria" guidebook.

Milas is now a small and inconspicuous town that was once the capital of ancient Caria. Today, tourists probably associate it mainly with the Milas-Bodrum airport, where charter flights land, bringing holidaymakers eager to relax on the Bodrum peninsula. However, there are several interesting places in Milas that are worth stopping there for a while before setting off to the Aegean coast.

Decorative inscription from the Grand Mosque of Milas/Ozdobna inskrypcja z meczetu Ulu Cami w Milasie
Decorative inscription from the Grand Mosque of Milas/Ozdobna inskrypcja z meczetu Ulu Cami w Milasie

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