Day: January 22, 2025
Tsar Nicholas II’s Hunting Lodge at Risk of Collapse Due to Neglect
The hunting lodge of Tsar Nicholas II in Sarıkamış, Kars, faces a serious risk of collapse due to neglect. Locally known as “Nikolay’s Hunting Lodge,” this 28-room building covers about 6,500 square meters and is located in one of Türkiye’s key winter tourism centers. Built in the 19th century, the lodge features Baltic architectural elements.
Iron Master Refuses to Sell Historic Door Featuring ‘Virgin Mary’ Despite Priests’ Persistent Requests
Ibrahim Germi, a 74-year-old blacksmith from Samsun, is holding onto a remarkable 158-year-old door adorned with a ‘Virgin Mary’ motif. Despite persistent requests from priests and antique enthusiasts, he refuses to sell it. A Legacy of Blacksmithing Germi has practiced blacksmithing for 58 years. He possesses a registered historical artifact: a pair of iron doors
Ancient Assos Reveals a Stunning 2200-Year-Old Mosaic
Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved 2200-year-old mosaic during ongoing excavations in the ancient city of Assos. The team also found an 1800-year-old monumental tomb. Location and Historical Significance Assos lies in Behramkale village, within the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. This ancient city has a rich history that dates back to the 9th century BC. It