I can't comment on the politics as I don't know anything besides Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (a Great man). The people are wonderful. Very hard working and friendly. Great vegan food as well.
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Have you been to the Aegean and the Mediterranean?
Antalya was wonderful. Can't wait to visit Bodrum.
Gordium and other areas around Ankara are on my list too because of History. And the Temple of Tyche, I need all the luck I can get.
Bodrum is my favorite place. My last summer (October).

Wonderful!!!
Do you know why Gordium?
No. Why?
I don't remember I saw there or not.
I live in Ankara. Maybe we were a kid, We visited there : )
You should visit Cappadocia too : )
We were about to start a new project.
Garbage collection project.
Shows, concerts, etc. in historical places. then conferences.
To raise awareness.
We would choose 1 historical place from each region.
Sumela Monastery, Göbeklitepe...
There was an earthquake 3 days after we held our meetings :(
I think the project has stopped for now.
You should also go to Mardin.
I wish Hatay was still standing. It could be the center of the world. 😢