Türkiye’s important wetland area and a crucial site for preserving biodiversity, Tuz Lake, has started turning pink due to the algae and bacteria living in…
Posts tagged as “Konya”
This was originally intended to be a two-part series on Hercules in Antalya. However, I recently visited the archaeological museum in Konya and that has…
A devastating incident unfolded on Thursday in central Konya as a training plane belonging to the renowned aerobatic team Turkish Stars crashed near the runway…
Archaeologists uncovered an 8,600-year-old piece of bread in what resembled an oven in the ancient settlement of Çatalhöyük, in south-central Türkiye’s Konya province. Located in…
Akgöl, a vital migration route for numerous bird species in central Konya, has become a cherished destination for migratory birds, including majestic flamingos, and for…
Ömer Aslan, who stands out with his resemblance to Hollywood star Keanu Reeves’ character “John Wick,” narrates the culture, flavors and values of his hometown…
The colorful swirling skirts of dervishes create a lively scene, honoring the mystical Sufi poet Rumi at a cultural hub in Konya. Every year, the…
This Sunday, Dec. 17, the death of 13th-century Islamic poet, scholar and Sufi mystic Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi will be commemorated in Türkiye’s Konya, the place…
Due to the International Commemoration Ceremonies of Mevlana’s 750th Anniversary, both local and foreign tourists are experiencing high traffic in Konya. Visitors seeking the words…
Sufi mystic, Islamic scholar and poet Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi continues to influence and inspire his audience. People from all over the world flock to attend…