Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine masterpiece, spans 7570 square metres. Grand Bazaar features 4000 shops and workshops across Istanbul. Ani Ruins contain ancient structures from Silk Road period. Anıtkabir honors Atatürk, constructed between 1944-1953. Ankara Castle showcases traces of various civilizations
Located in Antalya Province, Turkey, near modern Aykiriçay village. Built on five terraces high on mountain slope. Name ends with -anda, indicating Anatolian origin. Settlement dates back to 2nd millennium BC. Became town in 3rd century BC with Greek monuments
Perge is located 17 km east of Antalya city center. One of Turkey's oldest and richest ancient cities. Capital of Pamphylia region for 3000 years
UNESCO established World Heritage List in 1972 to protect cultural and natural heritage. Türkiye has 21 heritage sites as of 2024, including 19 cultural and 2 mixed sites
Petra served as Nabataean capital until Roman annexation in A.D. 106. City housed tens of thousands of people before population decline. Discovered in 1812 by Swiss adventurer Johann Burckhardt. UNESCO declared it World Heritage site in 1985
Settled since 6000 BCE, originally called Ninua. Became important religious center for goddess Ishtar by 3000 BCE. First temple destroyed by earthquake in 2260 BCE