Theirs was a tranquil land. They engaged in no great battles that changed the course of history, boasted of no marvelous achievements, nor put up heroic stands against conquering armies that became the stuff of legend. Instead, they busied themselves in their fields and produced olive oil. Compared to their neighbors, the enterprising Ionians, they […]
Milas lies on the lower slopes of Mount Sodra, from whose quarries came to the marble which adorns so many ancient cities in southwest Turkey. This region between the Buyuk Menderes (the ancient Meander) and the Dalaman rivers was controlled by the Carians. They were succeeded by the Persians, Macedonians, and Seleucids before becoming part […]
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Blue Mosque are the sights that first come to mind when visiting Istanbul. But, there is so much else to see that a few days or even weeks would not suffice for them all. Among them, the Istanbul Archaeological Museum is one that should not be missed. It contains […]
