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September 3rd 2002

Published: May 23rd 2006

Turkey, September 2002

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Historical names of Istanbul: 657 BC = Byzantium, 196 AD = Augusta Antonina, 330 AD = Constantinople, 1930 AD = Istanbul

Historical names of Istanbul: 657 BC = Byzantium, 196 AD = Augusta Antonina, 330 AD = Constantinople, 1930 AD = Istanbul

Historical names of Istanbul: 657 BC = Byzantium, 196 AD = Augusta Antonina, 330 AD = Constantinople, 1930 AD = Istanbul

The "Grand Bazaar" (Kapali Carsi) of Istanbul contains over 4000 shops

The "Grand Bazaar" (Kapali Carsi) of Istanbul contains over 4000 shops

The "Grand Bazaar" (Kapali Carsi) of Istanbul contains over 4000 shops

Making bread (walking past a restaurant)

Making bread (walking past a restaurant)

Making bread (walking past a restaurant)

The Galata Tower (as in "The Galations") viewed across the Goldern Horn (which is a "finger" of water off the Bosphorous Straight)

The Galata Tower (as in "The Galations") viewed across the Goldern Horn (which is a "finger" of water off the Bosphorous Straight)

The Galata Tower (as in "The Galations") viewed across the Goldern Horn (which is a "finger" of water off the Bosphorous Straight)

View across the Golden Horn from the highest point in Istanbul which is Tuksim Square. In 2002 15M people lived in Istanbul (and 3 1/2M ride the Istanbul Ferry each work day)

View across the Golden Horn from the highest point in Istanbul which is Tuksim Square. In 2002 15M people lived in Istanbul (and 3 1/2M ride the Istanbul Ferry each work day)

View across the Golden Horn from the highest point in Istanbul which is Tuksim Square. In 2002 15M people lived in Istanbul (and 3 1/2M ride the Istanbul Ferry each work day)

The Turkish Republic was founded in 1923

The Turkish Republic was founded in 1923

The Turkish Republic was founded in 1923

Inside the "Blue Mosque", the Turks were Shamans until becoming Muslims arpx 10th century

Inside the "Blue Mosque", the Turks were Shamans until becoming Muslims arpx 10th century

Inside the "Blue Mosque", the Turks were Shamans until becoming Muslims arpx 10th century

Tea vendor

Tea vendor

Remains of Byzantine Wall

Remains of Byzantine Wall

Remains of Byzantine Wall

Hagia Sofia in Greek, or Aya Sofya in Turkish, means "the church of divine wisdom". Emporer Justinian had it built, it was completed in 548 AD, and was considered the greatest church in Christendom for the next several centures.

Hagia Sofia in Greek, or Aya Sofya in Turkish, means "the church of divine wisdom". Emporer Justinian had it built, it was completed in 548 AD, and was considered the greatest church in Christendom for the next several centures.

Hagia Sofia in Greek, or Aya Sofya in Turkish, means "the church of divine wisdom". Emporer Justinian had it built, it was completed in 548 AD, and was considered the greatest church in Christendom for the next several centures.

In 1435 Mehment The Conquerer claimed the Hagia Sofia for Islam. In 1935 Ataturk proclaimed it a museum for both Muslims and Christians to worship.

In 1435 Mehment The Conquerer claimed the Hagia Sofia for Islam. In 1935 Ataturk proclaimed it a museum for both Muslims and Christians to worship.

In 1435 Mehment The Conquerer claimed the Hagia Sofia for Islam. In 1935 Ataturk proclaimed it a museum for both Muslims and Christians to worship.

Dome inside Hagia Sofia. Notre Dame and the Statue of Liberty would both easily fit inside of the Hagia Sofia.

Dome inside Hagia Sofia. Notre Dame and the Statue of Liberty would both easily fit inside of the Hagia Sofia.

Dome inside Hagia Sofia. Notre Dame and the Statue of Liberty would both easily fit inside of the Hagia Sofia.

The Goldern Horn connecting to the Bosphorous Straight (which is what connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara)

The Goldern Horn connecting to the Bosphorous Straight (which is what connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara)

The Goldern Horn connecting to the Bosphorous Straight (which is what connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara)

Base of a column (depicting Medusa) in the underground cistern which provided water to the palaces of Istanbul until the 15th century.

Base of a column (depicting Medusa) in the underground cistern which provided water to the palaces of Istanbul until the 15th century.

Base of a column (depicting Medusa) in the underground cistern which provided water to the palaces of Istanbul until the 15th century.

This obelisk, which is in Hippodrome Park, was a gift to Turkey from Egypt

This obelisk, which is in Hippodrome Park, was a gift to Turkey from Egypt

This obelisk, which is in Hippodrome Park, was a gift to Turkey from Egypt

Tent used at Emirdaq is typical of the tents in which the Turkish & Mongolian people lived for thousands of years, from Manchuria to Anatolia, and from the Urals to Afghanistan

Tent used at Emirdaq is typical of the tents in which the Turkish & Mongolian people lived for thousands of years, from Manchuria to Anatolia, and from the Urals to Afghanistan

Tent used at Emirdaq is typical of the tents in which the Turkish & Mongolian people lived for thousands of years, from Manchuria to Anatolia, and from the Urals to Afghanistan

Topkapi Palace was was the residence of the sultans for almost 3 centuries.

Topkapi Palace was was the residence of the sultans for almost 3 centuries.

Topkapi Palace was was the residence of the sultans for almost 3 centuries.

From 1326 to 1481 the Ottoman Empire extended to Morocco, Hungary (across Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, etc..), a portion of Russia, Armenia, Persia (now Iran), Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, Jordan

From 1326 to 1481 the Ottoman Empire extended to Morocco, Hungary (across Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, etc..), a portion of Russia, Armenia, Persia (now Iran), Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, Jordan

From 1326 to 1481 the Ottoman Empire extended to Morocco, Hungary (across Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, etc..), a portion of Russia, Armenia, Persia (now Iran), Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, Jordan

Topkaip Palace viewed from the water. 1/3rd of the world was once ruled from here.

Topkaip Palace viewed from the water. 1/3rd of the world was once ruled from here.

Topkaip Palace viewed from the water. 1/3rd of the world was once ruled from here.

The Para Palace Hotel is where Agatha Christie stayed when she wrote "Murder On The Orient Express"

The Para Palace Hotel is where Agatha Christie stayed when she wrote "Murder On The Orient Express"

The Para Palace Hotel is where Agatha Christie stayed when she wrote "Murder On The Orient Express"

The Orient Express was the first international luxury express train ever ran. The stops were Paris, Munich, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and Constantinople

The Orient Express was the first international luxury express train ever ran. The stops were Paris, Munich, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and Constantinople

The Orient Express was the first international luxury express train ever ran. The stops were Paris, Munich, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and Constantinople

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