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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... [read more]
Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... [read more] Blog: ISTANBUL: Civilisation Central
Date: March 11th 2009
Of all the places where you could feel in the centre of the world, Istanbul has a good claim of being the most central. Geographically bridging Asia and Europe, an important part of the Middle East, and a stones throw from Africa. Historically, it has been coveted by many and possessed by a few. It was the great capital of the East Roman Empire. The Byzantines made it their epicentre, and made ... read more
Date: March 11th 2009
Of all the places where you could feel in the centre of the world, Istanbul has a good claim of being the most central. Geographically bridging Asia and Europe, an important part of the Middle East, and a stones throw from Africa. Historically, it has been coveted by many and possessed by a few. It was the great capital of the East Roman Empire. The Byzantines made it their epicentre, and made ... read more
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