Saksagan
Exploring Turkish Cuisine A Culinary Adventure in Cappadocia
Turkish Cuisine’s Rich Heritage
Turkey’s renowned cuisine captivates tourists with its diverse flavors and cultural influences. Travelers flock to the country eager to savor the...
Exploring Caravanserais and Transportation Options in Cappadocia
Caravanserais Historical Rest Stops
Caravanserais hold a significant place in Anatolian culture, serving as crucial resting points along important trade routes. These structures provided shelter,...
Exploring Cappadocia’s Underground Cities
A Journey into Ancient Civilization
Amidst the captivating landscapes of Cappadocia lies a hidden marvel that continues to astound travelers—the underground cities. These subterranean labyrinths,...
Istanbul’s Architectural Heritage
Istanbul’s architectural landscape is a testament to its rich history and cultural diversity. From grand imperial structures to humble neighborhood landmarks, the city’s buildings...
Synagogues and Cemeteries
Neve Shalom Synagogue A Beacon of Peace
Neve Shalom Synagogue, meaning “Oasis of Peace,” stands as a symbol of resilience and community in Istanbul’s Beyoglu...
Ahrida and Etz Ha-Hayim
Ahrida Synagogue A Testament to History
Situated in Istanbul’s Balat neighborhood, the Ahrida Synagogue stands as a testament to the city’s rich Jewish heritage. Established...
Antioch and the larger Egypt behind Alexandria
The fourth and last piece of advice that even a contemporary might have given Justinian and that he should have heeded was straightforward—to take...
Coming down through the Caucusus
For that boundary to remain hostile, armed, and simultaneously attractive and difficult (attractive to merchants, difficult for all) created and perpetuated exactly the weakness...
Christians to be a political force
Finally, there were matters emperors were incapable of understanding, or understood but rarely. Chief among them were religion and economics. No one—unless we make...
Wealth of Romans
HOW HE SEIZED ALL THE WEALTH OF THE ROMANS AND THREW IT AWAY
How he seized all wealth I will next discuss: recalling first a...
