Welcome to Gate to Türkiye.
SCU’s 2026 Durupınar survey searched for evidence of Noah’s Ark. Read what was reported, what remains unverified and why geologists disagree.
Istanbul does not have one Armenian quarter. It has many. For centuries, Armenian life developed across a network of neighborhoods stretching from the old city beside the Marmara Sea to[…]
Sardes: Ancient Lydian capital & birthplace of coinage. Explore temples, ruins, and history of this iconic Turkish site.
Sivas, a historic Anatolian city, reveals its past through Seljuk architecture, ancient sites, and cultural heritage.
Discover the complete history of the Eastern Roman Empire, from Constantinople’s foundation to the fall of Byzantium in 1453.
Discover Fener, Istanbul’s historic Greek quarter. Explore Byzantine roots, Ottoman heritage, iconic churches, the famous Red School, and what to see in Fener today.
Explore Istanbul’s Armenian heritage on a full-day tour. Visit historic churches, neighborhoods, markets, and imperial architecture while learning about Armenian contributions to the city’s culture, economy, and intellectual life.
Tucked near the old city walls of Istanbul stands one of the most important monuments of Byzantine art: Kariye Mosque. Smaller than Hagia Sophia but artistically just as powerful,[…]
Explore the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul’s Fener district — home to the Scourging Pillar, revered relics of early saints and a Byzantine empress, and the mysterious gate sealed since the[…]
A Bulgarian Story of Faith, Identity, and 19th-Century Engineering
