Turkey
Kurdish Heritage Reclaimed
After years of conflict, Turkey's tradition-rich Kurdish minority is experiencing a joyous cultural reawakening
June 2010 |
By Stephen Kinzer
Rick Steves' Europe: Istanbul, Turkey
A bustling modern metropolis, the Turkish city also reminds travelers that the charm of traditional cultures is still something to value
May 01, 2010 |
By Rick Steves
Endangered Site: The City of Hasankeyf, Turkey
A new hydroelectric dam threatens the ancient city, home to thousands of human-made caves
March 2009 |
By Diane M. Bolz
A Monumental Struggle to Preserve Hagia Sophia
In Istanbul, secularists and fundamentalists clash over restoring the nearly 1,500 year-old structure
December 2008 |
By Fergus M. Bordewich
Chasing the Lydian Hoard
Author Sharon Waxman digs into the tangle over looted artifacts between the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Turkish government
November 14, 2008 |
By Sharon Waxman
Gobekli Tepe: The World’s First Temple?
Predating Stonehenge by 6,000 years, Turkey's stunning Gobekli Tepe upends the conventional view of the rise of civilization
November 2008 |
By Andrew Curry
Snapshot: Istanbul
Istanbul's vastly growing population and blending of cultures make it one of the most dynamic cities in the world.
October 21, 2008 |
By Lisa Lubin
Exploring Ancient Ephesus
Ruled over the centuries by Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, there is much to see of the city’s former splendor
January 2008 |
By Helen Starkweather
Buying a Carpet in Istanbul
A guide to types of Turkish carpets and techniques that go into making them
June 01, 2007 |
By Rick Steves
Getting Your Buzz with Turkish Coffee
Learn what makes this coffee unique and how to place an order for your own cup
June 01, 2007 |
By Rick Steves
The Seeds of Civilization
Why did humans first turn from nomadic wandering to villages and togetherness? The answer may lie in a 9,500-year-old settlement in central Turkey
May 2005 |
By Michael Balter
