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Treasury hunting threatens ancient remains in Van

Treasury hunting threatens ancient remains in Van

While many cultural sites and ancient cities in the country's west are meticulously preserved and restored, the neglect of Van's historical treasures is causing perplexity.

‘4,398 Smuggled Historical Artifacts Returned to Turkey in 15 Years’

MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM ANSWERED

‘4,398 Smuggled Historical Artifacts Returned to Turkey in 15 Years’

Answering the Parliamentary question of CHP MP Gürer, Minister of Culture and Tourism Aksoy has indicated that 4 thousand 398 historical artifacts smuggled from Turkey have been returned in the last 15 years.

Cappadocia's Last Standing Mill Sacrificed for Road Construction

Cappadocia's Last Standing Mill Sacrificed for Road Construction

The last remaining mill in the Cappadia region, a famous venue in 1970s Turkish movies, has been demolished for a road construction.

7 January 2013 Nilay Vardar