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Use and Study of Turkish Gemstones in Jewelry and Prayer Beads
Fashion Trends and Gemstone PreferencesIn today’s fast-changing jewelry market, companies must constantly adapt to new fashion trends and consumer preferences. This also applies to...
Authentic Semi-Precious and Precious Gemstones of Turkey
Special Emphasis on the Ones Preferred for Prayer BeadsTurkey is renowned for its rich geological diversity, which has led to the discovery of various...
The Fall of the Communist Regime in Bulgaria
The Beginning of the End On 10 November 1989, Todor Zhivkov, who ruled Bulgaria for over 30 years as the Secretary General of the...
Armageddon and the Euphrates River
What is Armageddon?Armageddon is a term from the Bible that refers to the final battle between good and evil. It is said to happen...
Tiphsah Zeugma
Tiphsah/Zeugma (Thapsacus)Thapsacus – An Ancient City on the Euphrates RiverThapsacus (also called Tipsah) was an important ancient town along the western side of the...
Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus and the Armenian Patriarchate
A Testament to Byzantine Splendor
Situated on Kûfiik Ayasofya Avenue in Sultanahmet, the Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus, also known as the Little...
Unveiling Istanbul’s Christian Heritage
Silivrikapı Panagia Pege Church and the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Testament to Byzantine Faith
Silivrikapı Panagia Pege Church, erected between 457 and 474 under the reign of Emperor...
Exploring Christianity’s Legacy in Istanbul
Christianity played a significant role in the history of Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople during the Byzantine Empire. As the official religion of the...
When was Istanbul settled?
Istanbul daily tours – The earliest-known settlement in the area, which people now know as Istanbul, was probably founded around 1000 BC. Its name...