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Çatalhöyük: The World's Oldest City and Visitor Experience

Çatalhöyük is one of the most significant Neolithic settlements still standing after more than 9,000 years. Located in Çumra, this unique archaeological site sheds light on fundamental questions about human history while offering a compelling visitor experience today.

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Mardin Stone Mansions: Mesopotamia’s Stone-Rising Legacy

Mardin’s iconic stone mansions are among the most impressive examples of late 19th-century architecture. Built from golden limestone, these structures masterfully combine defence and display to create an architectural style unique to Mesopotamia’s desert climate.

Alaeddin Hill Konya: 8000 Years of Heritage on an Ancient Mound

Rising at the very centre of Konya, Alaeddin Hill is one of Türkiye’s most important mounds, bearing traces of uninterrupted settlement from the Neolithic period to the present day. It is the heart of the city, both for its archaeological value and the surrounding Seljuk heritage.

Safranbolu Kaymakamlar House: The Pinnacle of Ottoman Konak Architecture

Safranbolu Kaymakamlar House stands out with its exceptionally well-preserved wooden konak structure as one of the finest examples of 19th-century Ottoman civil architecture. Now open to visitors as a museum-konak, the building reflects the lifestyle of the period’s senior administrators and Safranbolu’s distinctive architectural identity.

Kıbrıslı Mehmed Emin Paşa Mansion: Kandilli’s Architectural Masterpiece

The Kıbrıslı Mehmed Emin Paşa Mansion is one of the Bosphorus’s most distinguished wooden yalıs and houses some of the finest examples of 19th-century Ottoman civil architecture. Located directly on the seafront in Kandilli, the mansion brings the architectural mastery of its era into the present day through its façade arrangement, bay window system, and unique relationship with the sea.

Amcazade Hüseyin Paşa Mansion: Architectural Features of the Köprülü Yalı

Located in Istanbul’s Anadolu Hisarı, the Amcazade Hüseyin Paşa Mansion is one of the most important examples of late 17th-century Ottoman wooden yalı architecture. Belonging to the Köprülü family, this historic waterfront residence is one of the oldest wooden yalıs on the Bosphorus and today hosts cultural events in its restored state.

Sarayönü Lâdik: Ancient Laodikeia Katakekaumene

Rising on a volcanic plateau in the northeast of Konya, ancient Laodikeia Katakekaumene stands out with its Roman-era ruins, peaceful rural lifestyle and tranquil atmosphere. Living here means feeling the traces of history in your daily routine.

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