Church of Saint Gregory of Tigran Honents in Ani

The Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator in Ani was constructed on behalf of the affluent and pious merchant Tigran Honents and was completed in 1215. He not only paid for its construction, but also provided numerous valuable items, such as crosses, lamps, gold and silver vessels, and sacred artefacts. Honents belonged to one of the numerous extremely wealthy merchant families of Ani that amassed considerable wealth primarily through commerce. Although these families were wealthy, they lacked great political or military power.

The Church of Saint Gregory of Tigran Honents in Ani
The Church of Saint Gregory of Tigran Honents in Ani

Anemurium

Anemurium, also known as Anamurion, is an archaeological gem of the Mediterranean coast undiscovered by mass tourism and excellently preserved for those fascinated by ancient monuments. If you value peace and quiet and the lack of crowds of visitors that make a visit to places such as Ephesus burdensome, you should choose to go to Anemurium instead. Especially since this site has a lot to offer, and you can spend a few good hours exploring its monuments.

Anemurium
Anemurium

November 2023 in Turkish archaeology

In November 2023, several major archaeological discoveries were announced in the area of Turkey. In the southeastern region, in Zerzevan Castle, the archaeologists uncovered the remains of the entrance gate to a Temple of Mithras. In Cappadocia, the largest floor mosaic of Central Anatolia Region was unearthed during the excavations carried out in Örenşehir District. In the same region of the country, a 4,300-year-old braided mat was found in the Kültepe Kaniş Karum ruins. Finally, an ivory-decorated piece, estimated to be approximately 2,800 years old, was found during the archaeological excavation in the Hattusa ancient city in Çorum Province.

The vast area of Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite civilization
The vast area of Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite civilization

Yazılıkaya near Hattusa

The Yazılıkaya Rock Sanctuary is the largest known Hittite open-air religious site. Its main parts are two galleries located in rocky corridors. They were once separated from the outside world by a complex of temple buildings, of which only the foundations and the outline of the walls have survived to this day.

Yazılıkaya near Hattusa
Yazılıkaya near Hattusa

Amasya

Beautiful Amasya is located in the narrow valley of the Yeşilırmak River, bordered on both sides by the soaring peaks of the Pontic Mountains. This location results in its extraordinary picturesqueness, as well as its strategic importance on the communication routes leading through Anatolia. In Turkey, Amasya is famous as the "capital of apples".

Historical houses of Amasya
Historical houses of Amasya

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