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Ephesus in Turkey: Glory in the ruins



Ephesus is an ancient city located near the town of Selcuk, about 44 miles away from Izmir, in the Izmir province. The city was once famous for the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Lying in ruins, the city is now an archaeological site. Originally founded as a port [...]

Konya in Turkey: City of the whirling dervishes



Konya is situated in the Central Anatolian region of Turkey on an elevation of about 1027 metres above sea level. It is the capital of the Konya province with a population of around 1 million people. Konya was one of the first cities in the world to be inhabited by humans. Excavations show Konya had [...]