Saksagan
Journey of Ottoman Clothing and Accessories
Preserving Cultural Narratives
Clothing and accessories, witnesses to humanity’s evolving journey over centuries, unfold the tales of bygone eras. Serving as a visual narrative of...
A Glimpse into Anatolia’s Hidden Gem
Exploring the Enigmatic Metropolis
Perge boasts not only houses but also a one-of-a-kind Metropolis, unparalleled in Anatolia. A significant challenge remains unresolved: despite falling within...
HORSES OF KARS
Preserving Heritage Homes
Architectural Charm in the City Center
The distinctive feature of Kars’ old houses, located in the city center, is their composition of multiple...
BORLUK FARM
Crafting Organic Gruyere in Kars
Gruyere’s Tale An Organic Delight
Gruyere, a specialty of the Caucasian countries, finds its organic roots on the high plateaus of...
THE SILK ROAD
Bridging East and West
Exploring the Ancient Trade Routes
The Silk Road, originating in China and weaving through Anatolia to finally extend into Europe, has served...
KARS CASTLE
Architectural Marvel of 1153
Constructed in 1153 by the Vizier of Saltuk Sultan Malik Izzeddin Salduk Firuz Akay, Kars Castle stands proudly on a steep...
Michael IV part 16
31. It was now evident that the whole of the emperor’s body was swollen, and nobody could fail to notice the hydropsy from which...
Michael IV part 15
He was expert in the conception and planning of unlikely designs. He showed no consideration for benefactors, no gratitude to anyone for friendship or...
Michael IV part 14
26. Let me now give some account of this man.**50 His family, on his father’s side, was altogether insignificant and completely obscure. His father...
