Thousands of years old baths were found in Akkale Antique City in Mersin

Thousands of years old baths were found in Akkale Antique City in Mersin

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Archeologists have uncovered ancient baths in southern Mersin area's Akkale antiquated city.

The showers have a place with the Late Antiquity time frame, said Umut Aydınoğlu, a specialist at Mersin University.

Unearthings at the site in the southern territory of Mersin have been progressing throughout the previous three years.

"Akkale used to work as a caravanserai for sailors with its settlement, showers, storages and distribution centers.

"Simultaneously, mariners got their inventory of new water from storages fit for putting away 7,000,000 liters. We gauge that the shower was worked between the fourth and seventh century AD and we are attempting to find the association of the showers with the reservoir and different structures close by."

Antalya's Adam Kayalar rocks offer awesome view

Antalya's Adam Kayalar rocks offer awesome view

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Turks have compared the "Adam Kayalar" Rocks in the southern area of Antalya to the settings of the film "Avatar" for their irregular structure and arrangement.

In the old city of Selge in Manavgat region of Antalya, "Adam Kayalar," which means the "Man Rocks" in Turkish, look like a few standing men, with individuals having just named them "Avatar Land" because of their particular and phenomenal structure.

Situated on the St. Paul Road in the Manavgat Köprülü Canyon National Park, the old city of Selge and its encompassing draw nature sports devotees and trekking gatherings' immense intrigue.

The site of aggregate rocks, which were made because of the mix of sand and rock territories ascending from the ocean bottom with soil and miles, covers the entire zone on the skirts of Bozburun Mountain.

The stones respect their guests in the fall with their grand timberland see which assume the shades of yellow, green and red.

Adam Kayalar are hanging tight for guests each season with the incredible perspectives ascending among the cypress, pecan and chestnut trees in a region between the antiquated city of Selge, which is one of the significant focuses of Pisidia people group, and Kestanelik town.

Nature fans start trekking in the old city of Selge and stroll to the stones in Ballıbucak region following a four-hour stroll through the pathway in the woods. They take brief breaks en route and take photographs before the special scene to appreciate those minutes. They attempt to bring issues to light by gathering the trash they experience in nature during the excursion.

The author of Börtü Böcek Gezi Group, sorting out an excursion to the area, Cuma Gök said that they made a sportive stroll on the asphalt of the old time frame.

"Today, the most widely recognized game in Europe and America is climbing. Antalya can be a main city on the planet regarding nature strolls. Antalya and its environment have such potential. As a touring gathering, we sort out strolls to advance these marvels. Notwithstanding sports, we offer the chance to see novel chronicled delights," Gök said.

Combination rocks

Expressing that the Adam Kayalar were an arrangement of combination rocks, utilized in structures, for example, segments in the old ages, Gök stated, "These stones are the majority shaped because of weight joining sand and stones and solidifying after some time. It is a sedimentary shake made out of enormous and little round stones. The stones here additionally fill in as storages. Residents profit by water here when water is restricted."

1,000-year-old Viking sword uncovered in antiquated city

1,000-year-old Viking sword uncovered in antiquated city

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A Viking sword thought to be more than 1,000 years of age has been uncovered amid unearthings works in the old city of Patara in the southern territory of Antalya's Kaş area.

"It is exceptionally hard to decide how this Viking sword has come to Patara. Be that as it may, this uncovered sword will reveal new insight into the historical backdrop of the old city of Patara," a scholarly leading the pertinent investigations on the sword was cited as saying by Demirören News Agency on Nov. 19.

"As of not long ago, the main physical social remains that indicated the presence of the Vikings on Anatolian topography was the Viking sword uncovered in 2010 at the Yumuktepe Mound," Feyzullah Şahin told the office, alluding to the authentic site in Turkey's southern area of Mersin, going back to the 7,000 B.C.

"This is the reason [we accept that] the sword found at the Liman bathhouse in Patara is a Viking sword," she said.

There are two conceivable outcomes concerning who the proprietor of the sword was, as per Şahin. It either had a place with a fighter who had ceased by Patara amid a military battle, or it had a place with a Viking who had officially settled in the city in the ninth or tenth century.

The leader of the Patara unearthings, Prof Dr. Havva Işkan, told the office she was "glad" of her understudy Şahin's works, which "would reveal insight into Patara's history."

Environmentalists are seeking to recover the Bay of Marmaris

Environmentalists are seeking to recover the Bay of Marmaris

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Marmaris Environmentalists Association (MCD), determined to start ecological degradation due to pollution acted to save the Bay of Marmaris.

Studies from the scope of the research vessel from Izmir to Marmaris, made the necessary discovery opens the gulf. Marmaris Environmentalists Association (MCD) President Ahmet Kuteng and members of the press was followed by the work taking place on the board. Kuteng's, said in a statement to journalists, research work in the Bay of Marmaris with the university for about 2 years, the association said they did. These scientific studies indicating that they decided to organize a workshop as a result Kuteng said, "There is a also our solutions department within the scope of the studies. Now we want to implement the solutions section. The Akyarlar for is research and diving vessel, came to our team with the county," he said. The solution of the work "Cleaning the Gulf, be adapted to the circular renewal of Yalancıboğaz discharge system and the placement of the Gulf of reefs will increase the fish population" Kuteng's an expression that occurs, how to do this project and noted that the cost of what would be identified. Kuteng "Today we also perform reconnaissance sail with our team. We'll forward this project to finally relevant institutions. Support will request," he said.

Discharge system of claim inshore

During the reconnaissance was carried out on site Yalancıboğaz team showed the exit of surface contamination from deep discharge tube. Deep discharge and reminding that the circular about what should be how the treatment system Kuteng's, said: "not in accordance with this system circular in Yalancıboğaz. Pipe the output shaft of the coast at least 850 meters away and is supposed to be 40 meters in depth. According to the measurement chimneys just 150 meters distance and 17 meters in depth. It looks even waste the water. There are 10 chimneys in the region. Bottom running some we have seen that the chimney in our shooting. Kumlubük with a variety of pollution discharge and began to come to Marmaris. I need to avoid that. the continuation of tourism and, if required in advance of the bay You have to be protected. If it ends in the Gulf bit of tourism. " Research ship divers from Ihsan City officials also from radar ship, said they have identified the debris. Province, "this shit does not stay here, hitting the coast. Sea does not contain any dirt inside. You throw a trash even the slightest shore after a while," he said. MCD and Muğla University in research conducted by the Faculty of Fisheries, the Gulf of the ecological balance of corruption had been identified and begun to decrease the oxygen content in the water. Also due to pollution were recorded, including a rise in the number of jellyfish in the dangerous type.

Researchers are looking Burn countries

Researchers are looking Burn countries

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Kula Volcanic Geopark Coordinator Erda Silver, geopark 3 months since said that 700 people visited . Ancient geographer Strabo, " Geographika " work "in the Catacecaumene - Burn Country " as defined and approximately 300 square kilometers with more than 80 volcanic cones , the fairy chimneys , karst caves , canyons, rock tombs , stone bridges , historic homes , as well as many many geological geomorphological and natural heritage embodies Turkey's only geopark area from the first at the visitor center received information later determined route by navigating through the region recognize the opportunity that records the silver , the number of visitors in spring and in summer will increase said they think .

Kula Volcanic Geopark of the world's most important 100 geopark area is someone kiss an the silver , " September 2013 in Italy at a ceremony held in Kula Volcanic Geopark Turkey's first and only European and UNESCO Global Geopark was declared . Subsequently, visitors to the area of interest to increase began. Kula Municipality launched with the support of guided tours . past three months, 700 people from various provinces of Turkey geopark many toured the area , "he said .

Academics and university students in the region more attention stated that Silver said : "The spring and summer months the number of visitors increased exponentially believe that . First end of the year 10 thousand the second year, 50 thousand visitors goal we want to achieve . Because the region is very important geological, geomorphological , natural and cultural heritage embodies . however, necessary to increase bed capacity for tourism . started working for this . Geopark some physical arrangements are being made in the area "



What is Geopark ?

Geopark , in aesthetics, rarity and scientific value in terms of superior local or international importance which places a sustainable management of heritage items and local development programs with defined borders are defined as national conservation areas .

In Europe, born in 2000 a new nature conservation and site management concept that geopark counts, in 2004 UNESCO patronage enter soon accepted and widespread mAlArIylA from 2013 onwards in Europe with 58 worldwide reached 100 . Geopark education, conservation and geotourism has three main objectives , including . (Cumhuriyet)

Alternative tourism highlights await holidaymakers Adrasan and Olympos

Alternative tourism highlights await holidaymakers Adrasan and Olympos

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Alternative tourism highlights await holidaymakers Adrasan and Olympos

Alternatively, depending on Kumluca Adrasan prominent tourist destination and with the options shown in Olympos, before the tourist season has completed preparations for the new.
Near the town of adrasan bed capacity of 2 thousand 500 final preparations before the new season was the 80th operation. Natural environment to visitors, offering a holiday away from the stresses of city Adrasan, noting that natural beauty and historical riches.

Sarıkavak a part of tourist businesses Adrasan River shore, the beach is a part of. Founded on the shade of the plane trees and the sound of the creek where the water had a chance to rest, holidaymakers can enter a short walk to the sea. Holidaymakers also went sailing day Taking Sulu Island, carp, and you can find opportunities to roam the bays of the Genoese.


Adrasan Hussein Aykurt tourist business owner, said the city away from the stresses of domestic and foreign guests looking to take in the natural beauty that is expected hamlet.


Say that the natural beauty that brings significant tourism potential inherent Adrasan Aykurt, visitors to the region during the march holidays çıkabildiklerini, the capabilities of diving in the sea, mountain and boat trips to get involved, he said.
Aykurt, Adrasan arrivals to suit all budgets can find the opportunity to vacation, holiday, half-board per person per day varied between 60 and 150 pounds, said.


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Olympos has the capacity of 60 beds in operation for about 3 thousand. Holidaymakers can stay at the bungalow or wooden houses built on trees. Visitors rock climbing, scuba diving, hiking, boat trips and participate in sporting activities such as white water rafting.
Different from other holiday resorts of holidaymakers from Olympos to enter the sea from the ruins of the ancient city is undergoing. After a walk of about a kilometer from the sea can be reached, offers holidaymakers to cool off.


Olympos tree houses owner Kadir Kaya, Olympus is ready for tourist season, hearts amused, in the natural beauty, adventure filled activities that is expected by those who want to spend your vacation.