Decades ago, the discovery of gladiator graves in western Turkey refined what we know about the infamous Roman fighters by providing indisputable evidence about their lives and deaths.
Excavations in Hasankeyf, one of the world’s oldest settlements, first began in the 1980s with an aim to bring its hidden history to the surface.
After three months of Covid-19 lockdown, the Turkish government is finally allowing domestic and international flights and letting bathhouses, hotels and historic sites to reopen for tourists.
From pristine beaches and clear blue waters to historical sites spanning back millennia, millions choose Turkey for their holiday each year.
Turkish town of Selcuk is also one of the most visited tourist destinations in Turkey, due to its close proximity to the ancient city of Ephesus, and House of the Virgin Mary.
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