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A Journey to the World's Oldest Temple: Gobekli Tepe

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Have you ever wondered what the world was like 12,000 years ago, when humans were still hunter-gatherers and agriculture was not yet invented? If so, you might want to visit Göbekli Tepe, a stunning archaeological site in southeastern Turkey that is considered the world's oldest temple. What is Göbekli Tepe? Göbekli Tepe (Turkish for "Potbelly Hill") is a complex of circular and rectangular stone structures that were built by prehistoric people between 9,600 and 8,200 BCE. These structures are composed of massive T-shaped pillars, some of which are up to 5.5 meters tall and weigh up to 10 tons. Many of the pillars are carved with images of animals, such as foxes, lions, scorpions, and vultures, as well as abstract symbols and human-like figures. The purpose of Göbekli Tepe is still a mystery, but most archaeologists believe that it was a ritual center, where people from different groups gathered to perform ceremonies, possibly related to death and ...

Exploring the Hidden Beauty of Lapazan Plateau in Trabzon

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Today, I want to share with you my amazing experience of visiting a hidden beauty in Trabzon, Turkey. Trabzon is a beautiful city on the Black Sea coast, famous for its natural wonders, historical sites, and cultural richness. But there is also a secret place that not many tourists know about: the Lapazan Plateau. The Lapazan Plateau is located in the Akçaabat district, about 50 km from Trabzon. It is one of the many plateaus that Trabzon is famous for. A plateau is a highland area that is surrounded by mountains and has a flat or gently sloping surface. Plateaus are very popular in Trabzon, especially in summer, when people escape from the heat and humidity of the city and enjoy the fresh and cool air of the mountains. I visited the Lapazan Plateau with a local guide, who told me the story and the features of the plateau. We drove along a winding road that offered stunning views of the green valleys and the blue sea. The road was quite steep and narrow, but the...