Settlement by Greek Anthemi family in 1391. First brick buildings built by Ozsvát Anthemi in 1420. Became fortress under Bálint Török's rule by 1530. Important intellectual center for Hungarian poets and historians
Founded in 1919 during French rule of Cilicia. Initially housed objects from local civilians and French military. Moved to Cafer Pasha Mosque in 1928. Later moved to Kuruköprü Greek Orthodox Church in 1950
Galata was originally called Sykai, located on the northern side of the Golden Horn. By 425, Sykai became part of Constantinople with baths, theater, and 431 houses. Justinian I restored Sykai in 528 and built a bridge across the Golden Horn. The Jewish quarter existed in Galata by the 12th century
Gebze is located 45 km east of Istanbul, containing Kocaeli's industry. District has 15% of Turkish industry and is second largest in Marmara. Located near ports, airports, railways, E-5 and TEM motorways. Became first stop for Anatolian-Istanbul migration for many years
Castle surrounded by 6 km walls on 10 hectares of peninsula. First mentioned as Coracesium by Scylax in 4th century BC. Became pirate haven in 2nd century BC despite small military presence. Hellenistic wall from Diototos Tryhon period (2nd century BC)
Constantinople became Rome's capital in 324 AD under Emperor Constantine. From 5th to 13th centuries, it was Europe's largest and most flourishing city. The city was surrounded by walls and had a complex defensive system