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Eros mosaic in the world do not like fishing

In Greek mythology, called Hippocampus, half-fish, half of the world at a mosaic of the animal on the fishing Eros was claimed to be unique.


The presence of sea-class neighborhood where the ruins of the town 3 years ago discovered the remains of mosaics excavated by archaeologists started in the area of ​​Adana Museum Directorate.

About 1 week and the next team of archaeologists continued Crochet Arslan study revealed the presence of a villa. Senior government officials are thought to have belonged to the period when a part of the villa at the top of the rear part of the fish's tail, which is depicted in the figure of Eros mosaic was uncovered fishing.

Marble, glass and stone mosaic made using the might of the late Roman or early Byzantine period, were reported. In Greek mythology, called Hippocampus highlighted the high quality and at half fish half of the mosaic of the animal on the fishing Eros was claimed to be unique in the world.

Can be installed MOSAIC MUSEUM

Deputy Mayor of the subsequent excavations Ovarian Erol Erden, mosaics has been noticed by chance three years ago, one week is not an example of the mosaic of the excavation in the world, he said. Erol Erden, a senior government official or the chief of the excavation period, only a part of the villa belonging to the continuation of the mosaic resulting from the emergence of the opening said they expect. Erden, "This villa is a vibrant mix of horse and fish on the fish preying on young and adult painted figures of Eros has been reached. Experts rate this figures is the first in the world in this way before, say there is a painted figure of Eros," he said.

"James Bond" series, the new film, "Skyfall of" shots of Istanbul

"James Bond" series, the new film, "Skyfall of" The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul began to shoot. 

Speeding motorcycle stuntmen for the action scenes on the roof of the Grand Bazaar was followed by everyone holding their breath.

Skyfall Grand Bazaar

Starring Daniel Craig, the new James Bond film directed by Sam Mendes, "Skyfall" Adana to Istanbul after the filming continues. One of the most high-action scenes in the movie, filmed the previous day on the roof of the Grand Bazaar. Bond is prepared to chase the two stunt, appeared on the roof, and a breathtaking chase motorcycles. The top speed on the road at the expense of the lives of two-wheel stunts, Ups drop out of roofs, followed by employees in the Grand Bazaar. 400 people took part of the team he's a dangerous scenes, without an unpleasant incident has been completed. He viewed every minute tension-filled moments.hürriyet

'' 007'' series, the new James Bond film drawn in some parts of the turkey

The railway line to the central district of the town of Adana Yakapınar barrier formed by the film crew to shoot their work continues uninterrupted manner.
The team working on the film, the camera will take place on a stage set up for the freight train doing test shots with the help of steel cables. The scene being shot on the train with the help of a stunt wire rope running.

Meanwhile, studies show great interest in the residents of the neighborhood. Close to many people and set the surrounding area in the immediate vicinity of the railroad passing shots from high places will follow.
Some residents stated he saw a movie set for the first time in their lives, some are happy to hear a world-famous because of the film said that the withdrawal of their neighborhoods.
The filming of the last film in the James Bond series in the coming days'' '007 Date Belemedik'teki Varda Bridge train station, as well as the center of Adana, November Giilek learned to perform some parts of the railroad bridge and over.

Medieval castle dominating the hill was built at the side of Snake River Ceyhan

Snake Castle, 13 km from Ceyhan. E-5 highway, 3 km away. dir. Completely dominated by a very steep hill, which are established on the Ceyhan plain supposed to be built in this time of the Byzantine castle. Also known by the locals as the castle Sahmeran.
Snake in the Middle Ages the castle during the 12th of the Çukurova Crusader occupation century, the dominant side of the hill, was built on the Ceyhan River. Both plain and have checked the path of the Silk, where the integrated natural resources. Solid square castle walls, three gates and doors and then linking the ladders have been used to achieve the very güçleştirilmiş conquest. From the name of the castle was abandoned in the principality Ramazanoğlu 1357'den while repelling the famous Turkish traveler Evliya Celebi 17 century in the region gave its name to Castle Şahmaran Efsanesi'nden Şahmaran due. Then, in the name of the castle Yılankale Anavarza, Tumlu and Kozan Castles in the field of view and is located.

Archaeologist Edwards, snake castle courtyard, separated by three examined the plan. According to Edwards, more two courtyards at the bottom, designed to protect the south-east wing. The walls are designed and placed in the bushes with a highly intelligent, very difficult to attack with the help of steep cliffs. Courtyards, each one has a single entrance gate. Differences in elevation above the ground a little more yükseltili, sheltered section, a ladder can be achieved in every way and round-trip each way is easier. This section constitutes the most extensive and heavily defended units and serves as a garrison house.

The highest and most northerly units have a chapel and a large part of cisterns. There is an iron gate to the south of the castle overlooking the Snake. Body walls of the castle almost lace-like embroidered. Building on the Byzantine, Crusader and Armenian repairs can see the remains of the wall. Armenian repairs, door frames, windows and vaults himself over the door indicates, this is an Armenian inscription documenting repairs are available on the structure.

Misis Ceyhan River in the northeast. The four faces of the castle is 700 meters circumference. In between two crenellated towers of eight floors. The fortress on the steep rocks is a significant artistic value. Is a large door that opens to the side of the road up, it is protected mazgallarla. The castle is the inner court is entered through the door on a flat square. Properly go to the desired location is reached by stairs from here.

Mosaic Museum, the temple's floor mosaics exhibited in a museum Misis

Misis Mosaic Museum, Adana Yuregir Misis metropolitan district of the town, which is active since 1959 and remain in the ancient city of Misis, 4 late-century floor mosaics exhibited in a museum in the temple. Depends on the Museum of London Archaeology. Adana, 26 kilometers away.
Misis ancient city located within the boundaries of the floor mosaics of the basilica in 1956, the German archaeologists who excavated Mound Misis Prof. delegation. Dr. H. And Dr. Theodor Bossert. Were revealed by Ludwig Budde. Mosaics from the mound to protect the museum has been established. During the flood of Noah's ark devrien Byzantine mosaics depicted the animals. In the form of a table or stand in the middle of the mosaic is made ​​of Noah's Flood in and around the ship, where a flock of 23 birds and poultry, wild and domestic animals in this group are around. Glass brick walls of the museum is composed of light to pass.

Referred to as Capital of the Kingdom of Kizzuvatna Comona

Referred to as Capital of the Kingdom of Kizzuvatna Comona located within the boundaries of the town of Adana's Tufanbeyli Şarköyü'nün is the name of the former settlement. Also referred to as Commona. Cukurova Region, which is a kingdom Comona Kizzuwatna'nın the most important religious cities of the Hittite period.

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