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Üsküp Bayrak Tepe Tümülüsü

Üsküp Bayrak Tepe Tumulus is a monumental burial mound located in the Üsküp town of Kırklareli's Central district, measuring approximately 20-25 meters in diameter and 5 meters in height. The top of the tumulus has been damaged by illegal excavations, but it is believed that the burial chamber itself has not yet been disturbed. The period to which the tumulus belongs has not yet been determined, and a scientific excavation is recommended.

Tarihi Su Kemerleri

The Historic Aqueducts (Tarihi Su Kemerleri) in Konak, İzmir, were constructed during the Roman Empire, between 133 BC and 395 AD. These aqueducts were built to supply water to the early settlements around Kadifekale. They were made with cut stone, brick, and a special Roman mortar that included egg whites for added durability. The aqueducts continued to be used and repaired during the Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods. They are within walking distance of Atatürk Mask (409 m), Kadifekale (629 m), and Cistern (577 m).

Gökçeli Kalesi

Gökçeli Castle, located approximately 1 km northeast of Gökçeli Village in Amasya's Göynücek district, is situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Çekerek Valley. It was used as a garrison during the Roman period and features numerous stepped tunnels and chambers carved into the rocks. The castle was built in the Iron Age and reinforced as part of the defense system during the Roman period.

Korugan

Korugan is a 20th-century military structure located in the Arnavutköy district of Istanbul, forming part of the Çakmak Line. This historic site dates back to the Republic era and is currently accessible. Korugan is situated near the Istanbul Airport Museum.

Arda (Maraş) Tabyası

Arda (Maraş) Bastion, located in Edirne Merkez, is a historic military structure. Bastions are known as defensive structures where robustness and functionality are prioritized. Such structures were shaped according to the strategic importance of the area to be defended.

Höyüktepe Tümülüsü

Höyüktepe Tumulus is a historic site located in the Lüleburgaz district of Kırklareli. Tumuli are monumental tombs typically formed as artificial mounds, and the Thracian region is one of the most common areas for this type of burial. Tumuli in Kırklareli have been identified as being constructed over a broad period, from the late Bronze Age (14th-13th centuries BC) to the early 3rd century AD.

Korugan 23

Korugan 23 is a historic bunker located in Çatalca, İstanbul. Bunkers like Korugan 23 were built as part of the Çakmak Line, a defense line constructed between Büyükçekmece and Terkos lakes in the west of Istanbul during World War II. They are compact reinforced concrete structures with thick walls and few openings.

Dulkadiroğlu Süleyman Bey Türbesi

The Dulkadiroğlu Süleyman Bey Türbesi is a historic site located in the Pınarbaşı district of Kayseri.

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.

Kore'de Savaşan Türkler Anıtı

The Monument to Turks Who Fought in Korea, located in Altındağ, Ankara, was built to commemorate the Turkish soldiers who lost their lives in the 1950-1953 Korean War. The monument was gifted by the Republic of South Korea to the Republic of Turkey in 1973, on the 50th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, and was renovated in 2010. It is within walking distance of the Turkish Aeronautical Association Museum (142 m) and Gençlik Park (650 m). The nearest public transport stop is Ankara train station (371 m).

Yenifakılı Höyüğü

Yenifakılı Höyüğü is a historic mound in the Yenifakılı district of Nevşehir, with origins dating back to 3000 BCE, during the Early Bronze Age. This site is a registered First Degree Archaeological Site and was continuously inhabited during the Hittite, Phrygian, Roman, and Byzantine periods due to its strategic location. The mound is 796 meters from the Yenifakılı train stop and the open-air area can be visited free of charge.

Seydintepe Tümülüsü

Seydintepe Tumulus, located in Sulakyurt district of Kırıkkale, is a historic site dating back to the Late Hellenistic period (1st century BC). The tumulus is situated on the border between Balışeyh and Sulakyurt districts. Rescue excavations, carried out by the Directorate of Anatolian Civilizations Museum, began in 2011 and were completed in 2012.

Korugan 29

Korugan 29 is a historic site located in Çatalca, İstanbul. Other historical places in the area include Tomyaz II Tabyası. Çatalca is situated on the European side of İstanbul and is a region rich in historical and cultural assets.

Sırahöyükler H Tümülüsü

Sırahöyükler H Tümülüsü is a historic site located in the Lalapaşa district of Edirne. Tumuli are typically burial mounds constructed in ancient times for nobles or important individuals.

Batık Liman

Batık Liman, located in Demre, Antalya, is a historic site comprising the submerged ruins of the ancient city of Dolichiste in the Kekova region. This Lycian settlement was partially submerged by earthquakes in the 2nd century AD and can now be explored by glass-bottom boats or sea canoes. Among the visible remains of the sunken city are house walls, staircases, and harbor structures.

Keçigerme Su Kemeri

Keçigerme Aqueduct, located in Çatalca, Istanbul, is a historical structure dating back to the Roman period. This aqueduct was built during the Byzantine era to transport water to Istanbul and is part of the Roman waterways. It stands out for its integration with nature and its architectural significance.

Sultan Abdulaziz Han kabri

The tomb of Sultan Abdulaziz Han is a historic site built in memory of Sultan Abdulaziz, the 32nd Ottoman Sultan. He is buried alongside his father Mahmud II and his nephew Abdulhamid II in the Mahmud II Mausoleum on Divanyolu Street. The site is 121 meters from the Çemberlitaş tram stop and within walking distance of prominent landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosque.

Ambar (Gre Filla)

Gre Filla is a Neolithic mound located in Ambar village, Kocaköy district, Diyarbakır. Dating back approximately 11,000 to 12,000 years, this settlement is referred to as Diyarbakır's Göbeklitepe. Due to the Ambar Dam project, the mound was at risk of being submerged, leading to salvage excavations between 2018 and 2022, unearthing over 3,000 artifacts.

Kargı Kemeri

Kargı Kemeri is a historic aqueduct located in the Çine district of Aydın, situated over the Çine Stream. This structure, dating back to the Roman period, transported water from the springs on the slopes of Madran Mountain to the ancient city of Alabanda, approximately 21 kilometers away. Notable for its aesthetic architecture and robust craftsmanship, Kargı Kemeri stands as an important part of the region's historical heritage.

Yoğuntaş Çifte Tümülüsler Doğu

Yoğuntaş Çifte Tümülüsler Doğu is a tumulus located 5.3 km west of Yoğuntaş village in Kırklareli's Merkez district, dating from the Early Iron Age to the 3rd century AD. This monumental burial mound, situated in an agricultural area, is 6-7 meters high and 40-45 meters in diameter. Tumuli in the region are typically found in groups, and this site is registered as a 1st Degree Archaeological Site.

Çakıllı Tümülüsü

Çakıllı Tumulus, located 1.7 km northwest of Çakıllı town in Vize district of Kırklareli, is 4-5 meters high and 20-25 meters in diameter. It is notable as the only tumulus with a dolmen discovered in Eastern Thrace. A rescue excavation was carried out by the Kırklareli Museum Directorate in 1995, and the tumulus is dated to the Early Iron Age. It is surrounded by wire fencing and the area around it is used for agriculture.

Osman Gazi Türbesi

Osman Gazi Tomb is a historic site located in Koyulhisar district of Sivas. It is the monumental tomb of Osman Gazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. The tomb was rebuilt by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1863 after being damaged in a fire in 1801 and an earthquake in 1855.

Kotubun Hani Bridge

Kotubun Hani Bridge is a historic site located in Kangal district, Malatya. No detailed information is available about this bridge.

Mitisin Kalesi

Mitisin Castle is a historic site located in the Nur Mountains of Osmaniye, in a difficult-to-reach location. It is situated on the Mitisin Plateau, 3 km northeast of Zorkun, accessible via the Osmaniye-Zorkun plateau road. Extensive detailed information about the castle is not readily available, but it is listed among the castles by the Osmaniye Governorship.

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