A Day in the Bazaar
One day, I walk by the bazaar without going in. The next day, I stroll along with a friend. We pass the store, and...
The Road to Ochrida
The road we traveled was clear and easy to follow. It curved around long hills that had no trees. Goatherds, people living a simple...
Facing the Dogs
With little belief that it would work, but with the quickness of a man in a comic opera, I sat down. Just in case...
KARS CASTLE
Architectural Marvel of 1153
Constructed in 1153 by the Vizier of Saltuk Sultan Malik Izzeddin Salduk Firuz Akay, Kars Castle stands proudly on a steep...
Decoding Tombstone Symbols
Insights into Professions and Stories
Exploring Artistic Narratives on Tombstones
Nautical and Military Tributes
Discovering the profession of the deceased is often possible through elements on tombstones....
Phrygian valley cradle
Cradle of Culture: Phrygian valley
On one side monumental tumuli, giant rock-carved reliefs, altars and cave dwellings, on the other fairy chimney formations like works...
Sea Captain
I would have liked to be a Captain of the Sea
Drawing viewers` attention with the role of Peyker in the TV series Ask-i Memnu,...
Mardin Stonemasonry
Mardin Stone Masonry Master-Trainer
I was born in 1965 in Mardin. I have been a stonemason for 25 years. I practice this art with love...
Muslim calendar
Despite the fact that the population had to use the Muslim calendar in its dealings with the central and local authorities, the I Bulgarians...
