Ancient bath discovered under Istanbul’s former red light district stanbul’s underground is known for housing a wealth of heritage from ancient civilizations and restoration, reconstruction and restoration work in historic places reveal more of it. Most recently, workers discovered a Turkish bath dating to the 17th century as they were clearing the area that formerly hosted a […]
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Erdoğan inaugurates Islamic Civilizations Museum in Istanbul The Islamic Civilizations Museum, inaugurated by President Erdoğan, showcases many relics from Islamic civilizations and unique artifacts that trace 1,200 years of Islamic history, many of which have never been exhibited before .. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurated on Friday the Islamic Civilizations Museum on the grounds of […]
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After Hagia Sophia reversion, Turkey reopens its iconic madrassa Hagia Sophia Fatih Madrassa, the first Ottoman school built in Istanbul, returns to its glory after being demolished decades ago, this time as a massive education facility next to the eponymous mosque, reverted to its original function two years ago Rebuilt from scratch based on the […]
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Turkish man recovers from COVID-19 after 16 months, 86 PCR tests Muzaffer Kayasan, who may hold the record for the longest period of infection for any COVID-19 patient in Turkey, has finally defeated the deadly disease. His monthslong quarantine ended on Tuesday after he tested negative for the disease on his 86th test. The 56-year-old had tested […]
Read More...COVID-19 case numbers drop to early-pandemic levels in Turkey The COVID-19 pandemic has seen highs and lows in Turkey since the first infection was detected in March 2020. But nowadays, it seems closer to the end than ever.. OVID-19 case numbers have hit early-pandemic levels in Turkey, data from the Ministry of Health showed on Sunday. […]
Read More...Prophet Muhammad’s relic back on display in Istanbul for Ramadan Acloak worn by the Prophet Muhammad that was kept by the descendants of the man the prophet gave it to will be put on display for visitors after two years at the mosque carrying the relic’s name in Istanbul. A popular place among the Muslim […]
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