OPOS Tours & Travel - Turkey

10/01/2023

24/03/2022

Pamukkale & Hierapolis.
Due to its cultural and natural aspects this is one of the two mixed World Heritage Sites in Turkey. 🇹🇷
(The other being Göreme National Park).
Only 33 world heritages sites falls into this category and we are proud of having two.
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08/03/2022

Let's celebrate women's day with Halet Çambel. 👩
Mrs, Çambel was the first Muslim woman to compete in the Olympic Games (1936 Summer Olympics). 🧕
Although being an athlete during her youth, she turned to be a notorious archaeologist later in life. 🔨
Due to the excavations held in Karatepe she was able to decipher the Hittite Hieroglyphics, giving us a new insight of the history in our lands. 📜
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13/12/2021

Hagia Sophia - Omphalion.
This circular marble section located below one of the domes of Hagia Sophia contains 30 circles of various sizes and is an important piece of history.
According to Anthony of Novgorod (A Russian archbishop);
"There is a red marble stone with a golden throne placed on it. On this throne the emperors were crowned" - The Pilgrim's Book (13th century).
This description marks Omphalion as the place of coronation of the Byzantine Emperor's.
This spot is one of the places which wasn't covered by a carpet since the recent convertion into a mosque.
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08/12/2021

Jesus Christ Mosaic in the Chora Church (Mosque). ⛪🕌
Although heavily damaged this art piece still carries Byzantine traces. 🤴
In the book it reads:
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and i will give you rest."
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07/12/2021

Architecture details in .
📍Bosphorus, Istanbul - Turkey.
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10/11/2021

Mardin is a truly spectacular feat of architecture and history that has remained a bit of a secret in terms of tourism. The capital of the Mardin province, Mardin’s old city is on a hill that overlooks the empty green valley and inspires thoroughly with its Artuqid architecture, winding labyrinthine streets, and delicious food.
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09/11/2021

Winter is coming! ❄️
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08/11/2021

was once a riverside fortress on the , today the fortress sits on the side of a small lake this is due to the dam that was built on the river. The strategic location of the fortress led to it being controlled by different groups, one of the leading was the Byzantium, however, the structure is mostly Hellenistic and Roman originally. Armenian warlords also took control thanks to its location. During some of the more peaceful times it as the seat of power for an Armenia Bishop, during this period there was also a convening of church officials commonly known as a synod.

Today the Fortress is now located on the body of water across a peninsula that was created by the build of the . The fortress can be accessed by boat from the ancient site of Zeugma.

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07/11/2021

Mount Nemrut is one of the most fascinating ancient places in Turkey. Although the country abounds in magnificent relics of antiquity, Mount Nemrut certainly deserves the place on the top ten list of the archaeological hits of Asia Minor. Moreover, the hierothesion of Antiochus is a sensational sight on a global scale. At the same time, it is an archaeological site that still holds many secrets. Until now, it has not been possible to determine with certainty what the artificial embankment on the peak of the mountain conceals. What's more, astronomy enthusiasts can try to solve the mystery of the famous "lion horoscope" placed on one of the bas-reliefs decorating the mountain. Finally, the huge sculptures on Mount Nemrut are a perfect illustration of religious syncretism and Antiochus' attempt to introduce a new state cult that combined Greek, Persian and Armenian influences.

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04/11/2021

Breakfast in Trabzon ☕️ 🧀

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#мухлама #турецкая еда #трабзон #ризе #сыр

02/11/2021

Румелихисар была построена на берегу Босфора (в самой узкой его части) на месте византийской крепости Фонеус напротив крепости Анадолухисар по приказу Султана Мехмеда Фатиха в 1452 году и была предназначена для того, чтобы отрезать Константинополь от Чёрного моря и начать подготовку к его штурму. Крепость была построена для того времени в рекордные сроки — за 4 месяца и 16 дней, на строительство было привлечено более 1000 мастеров и 2000 строителей. После строительства крепости проплыть Босфор стало невозможным, узкое место между крепостями, да и саму крепость прозвали «перерезающим горло».

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#румелихисар #турция #стамбул #босфор #босфорус #турецкиесериалы #замок #крепость #султанмехмед 🇹🇷 🇹🇷