Encounter Turkey’s Rich History At Every Turn…
Turkey offers a huge wealth of rooted historical treasures for all to experience. You can find traces of this wealth both in Turkey’s cultural and daily life. To the watchful eye it’s easy to see the traces of these ancient civilizations and different historical periods in the cuisine, music, handicrafts and literature of Turkey. An easier way to see these traces is to visit historical venues and to listen and read the stories that existed for thousands of years. You can be sure that you will want to explore and learn more about this beautiful country the more you learn of its unique history.
Home To The Big Empires Of The Middle Ages
Home to the big empires of the middle ages such as the Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman Empire, Seljuks and Ottamans, Turkey was also invaded by the Mongol Empire, Timur Khan’s Armies and the Crusaders. The country is also home to important historical events such as the downfall of the Roman Empire, wars with the Crusader armies, and wars between Arab and Turkish armies. Anatolia, home to the conflict of East and West, became a unique place where both cultures clashed for many centuries. Due to these political events people migrated and emigrated from these lands from and to the Caucasus, Balkans and the Middle East. During this era, Byzantium, Constantinople, Dersaadet and finally Istanbul were the most important political, financial and cultural centers of the world through the ages of history.