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mercredi 13 juillet 2016
World’s largest necropolis in Turkey's southeast
A large number of expansive rock tombs which could constitute part of the world’s largest necropolis have been discovered during work carried out by the Şanlıurfa Municipality around the historic Urfa Castle in southeastern Turkey.
Within the scope of the works carried out by archaeologists on the area of some 45,000 square meters, nearly 80 tombs have been restored so far, while roads have been built and environmental arrangements have been made in the area. These restorations were important steps to help turn the southeastern province into a center of attraction.
Among the newly found tombs, one was situated on the highest part of the castle’s hill and was bigger than the other tombs. It was estimated to have belonged to the nobles of Edessa King Abgar’s family. The tomb had rooms for 10 people. Also, floor mosaics were found in one of the tombs.
Syriac inscriptions and fine engravings can also be seen in another tomb in the area.
Officials said the area could be the world’s largest necropolis when the other rock tombs in the skirts of the castle, in the Kızılkoyun and Dedeosman neighborhoods, were fully uncovered.
July/10/2016 HDN
Home of the Hittites awaits visitors
The ancient capital of the Hittite civilization, known as Hattusha, is the only ancient city on both the UNESCO World Heritage List and the Memory of the World Register, as well being Turkey’s first national excavation field, and offers visitors an opportunity to experience some monumental structures.
One of Turkey’s most important tourism centers, the Central Anatolian province of Çorum is home to the cultural heritage of one of the first Anatolian civilizations, the Hattis, and the Hittite civilization.
Hattusha, located in the Boğazkale district, which has been declared a Historic National Park, is a place worth seeing with its six-kilometer walls, monumental gates, 71-meter underground tunnel, a palace in Büyükkale, the 31 temples which have been unearthed so far, the huge granaries found on the Büyükkaya hills and the Yazılıkaya open air temple.
Hattusha entered the UNESCO World Heritage List on Nov. 28, 1986, for its urban organization, the types of construction work that were preserved, the rich ornamentation of the Lion Gate and the Royal Gate and the ensemble of rock art at Yazılıkaya.
One of Turkey’s most important tourism centers, the Central Anatolian province of Çorum is home to the cultural heritage of one of the first Anatolian civilizations, the Hattis, and the Hittite civilization.
Hattusha, located in the Boğazkale district, which has been declared a Historic National Park, is a place worth seeing with its six-kilometer walls, monumental gates, 71-meter underground tunnel, a palace in Büyükkale, the 31 temples which have been unearthed so far, the huge granaries found on the Büyükkaya hills and the Yazılıkaya open air temple.
Hattusha entered the UNESCO World Heritage List on Nov. 28, 1986, for its urban organization, the types of construction work that were preserved, the rich ornamentation of the Lion Gate and the Royal Gate and the ensemble of rock art at Yazılıkaya.
lundi 11 juillet 2016
La Turquie au Festival Musique et Histoire pour un Dialogue Interculturel
Festival Musique et Histoire pour un Dialogue Interculturel
15 AU 19 JUILLET 2016ABBAYE DE FONTFROIDE - NARBONNE
15 AU 19 JUILLET 2016ABBAYE DE FONTFROIDE - NARBONNE
Conçu par Jordi Savall, grand musicien espagnol reconnu à l’échelle mondiale, ambassadeur de la Paix pour l’UNESCO et ambassadeur pour l’Europe, Le Festival dévoile de nombreuses symphonies traditionnelles d’ici et d’ailleurs.
Le Service de la Culture et de l'information de Turquie renouvelle sa participation à cet évènement d’envergure qui permet la découverte de cultures et de talents à travers la musique ancienne ; pendant cinq jours, un panel de musiciens turcs et artistes venant de Grèce, d'Espagne ou encore de Syrie y sont attendus. Tout au long de cette opération, plusieurs concerts seront proposés.
Le samedi 16 juillet à 21h30 , les artistes Yurdal Tokcan , Hakan Güngör, Fahrettin Yarkın, Murat Salim Tokaç, Gürsoy Dinçer, Nedyalko Nedyalkov, Dimitri Psonis, Haig Sarikouyoumdjian, Gaguik Mouradian et Pedro Estevan accompagnés par Jordi Savall réaliseront un concert unique, rappelant les musiques jouées à Istanbul de 1600 à 1750. Interprétées avec les sons et les improvisations fascinantes des instruments, vous vous laisserez transporter directement au cœur même d’un Orient magique et envoûtant.
Le Service de la Culture et de l'information de Turquie renouvelle sa participation à cet évènement d’envergure qui permet la découverte de cultures et de talents à travers la musique ancienne ; pendant cinq jours, un panel de musiciens turcs et artistes venant de Grèce, d'Espagne ou encore de Syrie y sont attendus. Tout au long de cette opération, plusieurs concerts seront proposés.
Le samedi 16 juillet à 21h30 , les artistes Yurdal Tokcan , Hakan Güngör, Fahrettin Yarkın, Murat Salim Tokaç, Gürsoy Dinçer, Nedyalko Nedyalkov, Dimitri Psonis, Haig Sarikouyoumdjian, Gaguik Mouradian et Pedro Estevan accompagnés par Jordi Savall réaliseront un concert unique, rappelant les musiques jouées à Istanbul de 1600 à 1750. Interprétées avec les sons et les improvisations fascinantes des instruments, vous vous laisserez transporter directement au cœur même d’un Orient magique et envoûtant.
Consulter le programme:
Festival Musique et Histoire pour un Dialogue Interculturel
Du 15 au 19 Juillet 2016
Abbaye de Fontfroide
Route Départementale 613
11100 Narbonne
Abbaye de Fontfroide
Route Départementale 613
11100 Narbonne
Elif Şafak takes a swing at Turkish bourgeoisie in latest novel
World-renowned Turkish author Elif Şafak tells the story of three girls - one sinner, one believer and one agnostic -- in her latest novel “The Three Daughters of Eve.”
“This is the story of a woman’s quest for love, faith, God, identity, happiness. It is a very contemporary book that deals with some of the major issues of our time. There is also a sharp criticism of Turkish society and bourgeoisie,” Şafak told the Hürriyet Daily News in an exclusive interview.
The main character of the novel, Nazperi Nalbantoğlu - or “Peri” as her loved ones call her – is a “good person” in the eyes of her family and friends. In the book you ask “Is it possible to be good all the time?” So, is it?
There is no such thing as absolute goodness. But it is easy to assume that we are always nice and good people. That’s an illusion. In truth, we all have our weaknesses and follies. It’s impossible to try to erase all our negative sides. It’s crucial to be aware of them. “Know yourself,” is a good motto. And a universal one.
Peri’s story can be read as the story of Turkey. What kind of story is it?
“This is the story of a woman’s quest for love, faith, God, identity, happiness. It is a very contemporary book that deals with some of the major issues of our time. There is also a sharp criticism of Turkish society and bourgeoisie,” Şafak told the Hürriyet Daily News in an exclusive interview.
The main character of the novel, Nazperi Nalbantoğlu - or “Peri” as her loved ones call her – is a “good person” in the eyes of her family and friends. In the book you ask “Is it possible to be good all the time?” So, is it?
There is no such thing as absolute goodness. But it is easy to assume that we are always nice and good people. That’s an illusion. In truth, we all have our weaknesses and follies. It’s impossible to try to erase all our negative sides. It’s crucial to be aware of them. “Know yourself,” is a good motto. And a universal one.
Peri’s story can be read as the story of Turkey. What kind of story is it?
dimanche 10 juillet 2016
Structures at Uşaklı Mound may be ancient Zippalanda
This year’s excavations at the Uşaklı Mound in Yozgat have unearthed two structures that may be part of “Zippalanda,” an ancient Hittite center.
Last year, 4,000 year-old cuneiform scripts were found at the mound in the Central Anatolian province of Yozgat’s Sorgun district.
Excavations started in 2008 in the Uşaklı Mound, close to the Büyük Taşlık village, by a team headed by Florence University Professor Stefania Mazzoni. This year works at the ruins have unearthed two structures, possibly a temple and a castle.
The deputy head of the excavations, Florence University’s Valentina Orsi, said they were trying to know the field with a previous surface survey and the mound had “significant historical features.”
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/structures-at-usakli-mound-may-be-ancient-zippalanda-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=100977&NewsCatID=375
Last year, 4,000 year-old cuneiform scripts were found at the mound in the Central Anatolian province of Yozgat’s Sorgun district.
Excavations started in 2008 in the Uşaklı Mound, close to the Büyük Taşlık village, by a team headed by Florence University Professor Stefania Mazzoni. This year works at the ruins have unearthed two structures, possibly a temple and a castle.
The deputy head of the excavations, Florence University’s Valentina Orsi, said they were trying to know the field with a previous surface survey and the mound had “significant historical features.”
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/structures-at-usakli-mound-may-be-ancient-zippalanda-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=100977&NewsCatID=375
Aydıntepe, Bayburt’s underground beauty
An ancient underground city carved directly from the bedrock in the eastern province of Bayburt has become the most popular local attraction, while researchers continue their work to uncover the mystery of its creation and function.
The Aydıntepe underground city, which was discovered during construction work in 1988, is located two to five meters below the earth and is made up of galleries, chambers and wide halls carved out of the rock.
The chambers open up to nearly one-meter-wide and two-meter-high galleries, which themselves open into wide halls.
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/aydintepe-bayburts-underground-beauty-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=101332&NewsCatID=375
The Aydıntepe underground city, which was discovered during construction work in 1988, is located two to five meters below the earth and is made up of galleries, chambers and wide halls carved out of the rock.
The chambers open up to nearly one-meter-wide and two-meter-high galleries, which themselves open into wide halls.
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/aydintepe-bayburts-underground-beauty-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=101332&NewsCatID=375
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