History of Konya, Rumi’s house
Konya, one of the oldest and most renowned cities in Anatolia, jewel of the Seljuks who transformed it into their capital and the home of Rumi The words of Ibn…
History of Aksaray, the White Caravanserai of Cappadocia
Aksaray, one of the most beautiful and significant cities in all of Anatolia, made famous for its architecture and for a particular dog native to these places The words of…
Aksaray Malaklisi, the Anatolian mastiff
Considered by many to be the "big brother of the Kangal", the Aksaray Malaklisi is the largest of the Anatolian sheepdogs, so much so that Evliya Çelebi nicknamed him "Lion…
History of Kayseri, treasure of Cappadocia
The city of Kayseri has a very ancient history and it can be very useful for understanding the fate of an almost legendary region: Cappadocia The words of Ibn Battuta…
History of Sivas, cradle of the Anatolian civilization
Sivas represents one of the cradles for the Anatolian civilization and this as many for the Hittites as for modern Turkey, which held one of its most important congresses ever…
History of Mardin, fortress of serenity
Mardin is one of the most fascinating and peaceful places in Kurdistan, thanks to a history made mostly of beauty and tolerance The words of Ibn Battuta "Once we got…
History of Cizre, Kurdish island of Turkey
Cizre is an essential place if you want to try to fully understand the Kurdish epic, experienced entirely by the city The words of Ibn Battuta "Then we passed through…
History of Tabriz, the capital of the Iranian Caucasus
Tabriz is one of the few cities in Iran to have always been a point of reference for the country, so much so that it has long been its capital…
History of Sinjar, the heart of the Yezidi world
Originally a Roman settlement, Sinjar has become, over the centuries, one of the hearts of the Yezidi and Kurdish world in Iraq. The words of Ibn Battuta "Resuming the journey…
History of Najaf, where Ali is buried
Najaf is certainly one of the most important and representative cities for the Shiite world, so much so that Ali ibn Abi Talib, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet, would…
