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Kıztaşı

The Column of Marcian is a Roman honorific column erected in Constantinople by the praefectus urbi Tatianus and dedicated to the Emperor Marcian. It is located in the present-day Fatih district of Istanbul. The column is not documented in any late Roman or Byzantine source and its history has to be inferred from its location, style and dedicatory inscription.

Kalabantia

Kalabantia or Kalabatia (Καλαβατία) was a town of ancient Lycia, which per the Stadiasmus Patarensis was 24 stadia by road from Sidyma.

Keramet Dede yatırı

Keramet Dede yatırı is a historic site located in the Keramet neighborhood of Orhangazi district, Yalova. The tombs of Keramet Dede (Mehmet bin Abdullah), from whom the village takes its name, as well as Batak Dede and Sazak Dede, are found in this village. Keramet Dede is rumored to have been a former Janissary, and the three dedes are believed to be brothers. The village is also known for its healing thermal springs and olive groves.

Aşık Yoksul Derviş (Şemsettin Kubat) heykeli

The Aşık Yoksul Derviş (Şemsettin Kubat) statue, located in Karacalar Village, Emirdağ district, Afyonkarahisar, was erected in honor of the folk poet Şemsettin Kubat. Born in Karacalar Village in 1943, Şemsettin Kubat began writing poetry at the age of 11. He is the uncle of Turkish folk music artist Kubat and explored themes such as love, nature, affection, brotherhood, friendship, patriotism, heroism, and Sufism in his poems. His admirers erected the statue in the village square while he was still alive.

Atatürk Anıtı

The Atatürk Monument, located in Söğüt, Bilecik, stands in the square in front of the Government House. Built in 1999 by Prof. Dr. Şahin Özyüksel, the monument features elements from Turkish history. It includes the names of 16 Turkish states, faces of important statesmen, significant battles from Ottoman history, Atatürk's reforms, and the names of battles from the Turkish War of Independence. At the top of the monument, there is a relief of Atatürk within an eight-pointed Turkish star. It is within 168 meters walking distance of Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Museum.

Meçhul Asker Anıtı

The Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Ortahisar, Trabzon, was founded in 1955 by the then Governor Muhlis Babaoğlu and completed in 1967 by Mayor Arif Taşçı. This 10-meter-high monument is made of gray cut stone. The monument honors the service of unidentified soldiers and the memory of all soldiers who lost their lives in wars. It is within 416 meters walking distance of AyasofyAVM.

Türkmenuşağı

Türkmenuşağı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 69 (2022). It is situated in the southern slopes of the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Silifke is 25 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 100 kilometres (62 mi). The major economic activities of the village are farming and animal breeding.

Uçak

Uçak is an F-5 fighter jet located in Kırklareli Merkez, which has been on display in Vilayet Square since 2006. It was gifted to Kırklareli by Lieutenant General Süleyman Şevket Dingiloğlu, Commander of the Turkish Air Force Logistics Command. The site is within walking distance of Kırklareli Museum (463 m), Hızırbey Hamamı (451 m), and Doktor Celepoğlu Konağı (617 m).

Sivas Kalesi

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Nimetullah Nahcivani Türbesi

Nimetullah Nahcivani Tomb is a historic site located in the Akşehir district of Afyonkarahisar. The tomb, which houses the grave of Nimetullah Nahcivani, one of the great saints of the Naqshbandi order, is situated at the entrance of Akşehir City Forest and on Baştekke Road. Nimetullah Nahcivani passed away in Akşehir in 1514.

Korydalla Antik Kenti

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antik yunan kral mezarlığı giriş kapısı

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Atatürk monument

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Hasan Baba Türbesi

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Keşli

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Teos Agora

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Dede Sultan Türbesi

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Hayalet Bisiklet Anıtı

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Pişmiş Kale

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Şemmas Baba Türbesi

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Dikilitaş Obelisk

Dikilitaş is a Roman monument located within the borders of İznik district, Bursa province. It is also called Beştaş or Nişantaşı. It is located in Elbeyli village, among olive groves.

Çandır Kalesi

Çandır Castle the medieval Armenian site of Paperon, is a fortification in Mersin Province, Turkey.

Yemekhane

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Şabangiller Tarihi Evi

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