ankara castle
by Ulaş AKSAN
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Ankara lay on the ancient Kings Road, and since Roman times has been a major commercial and military centre.
The walls of Ankara Castle which once enclosed the fortified city proper are now lost in the centre of the sprawling metropolis. Although they encircle the city's highest hill they are not visible from every point but wait to be discovered by the discerning eye.
The inner walls have 42 towers. Only a few scattered traces remain of the outer walls with their 20 towers.
Ankara Kalesi, Ankara'da bulunan bir kale. Ne zaman yapıldığı tam olarak bilinmemekle birlikte Romalı...
Ankara Kalesi, Ankara'da bulunan bir kale. Ne zaman yapıldığı tam olarak bilinmemekle birlikte Romalı...
Ankara Kalesi, Ankara'da bulunan bir kale. Ne zaman yapıldığı tam olarak bilinmemekle birlikte Romalı...
Ankara Kalesi, Ankara'da bulunan bir kale. Ne zaman yapıldığı tam olarak bilinmemekle birlikte Romalı...
Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi, At pazarı olarak isimlendirilen semtte, Ankara Kalesi'nin dış duvarının...
Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi Atpazarı olarak isimlendirilen semtte, Ankara Kalesi`nin dış duvarının g...
Modern civilization began right here in the Tigris-Euphrates river valley. Also known as the Fertile Crescent or Mesopotamia, this is the place where, six thousand years ago, agriculture, writing and mathematics were brought into widespread use.
The term "Middle East" comes from the British navy, which used it to describe the countries on the trade route from Europe to India and China. Everything from Afghanistan to Morocco may possibly be classified as "middle eastern", depending on whom you ask -- and when.
Only a partial list of past Empires in the middle eastern territory includes Sumeria, Babylonia, Persia, the Ottoman Empire and the Roman Empire!
When northern Europe was still lurking about in slimy cold stone castles playing chess, the Middle East was enjoying the flowers of poetry, luxurious craftsmanship, music and literature. In fact, the Renaissance in Europe was partly inspired by stories brought back from the middle east by travelers along the trade route.
Strategic location, religious history and the world's largest supply of crude oil have kept the Middle East at the center of world activity for centuries. The saga continues.
Text by Steve Smith.
