Palmyra, Syria to Goreme, Turkey 3. Road signs

Palmyra, Syria to Goreme, Turkey

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April 27th 2010
27 April 2010 Palmyra, Syria The ruins here in Palmyra are pretty impressive, although we have seen so many Roman ruins now. I must say I was more impressed with those at Jerash in Jordan. One thing in particular which stood out for me was the hippodrome where the gladiators played and I loved the special entry door for the lions. The history there was a bit more varied because there were some ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Central Anatolia » Cappadocia » Göreme

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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