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Tag Archives: Hagia Sofia
Turkey Trip Memories
This week my friend Luke, who I have met up with in Israel for digs and tours, is in Turkey. This is bringing back some memories of my trip to Turkey in May of 2014. It is hard to believe … Continue reading
Posted in Archaeology, Culture, Flowers, Memories, Nature, Travel, Turkey
Tagged Bee, Cappadocian scenery, Goreme, Hagia Sofia, hot air balloon, Lion gate, Perge, red hillsa
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Empires on History
Tonight I am watching Rise of Empires on the History Channel so am thinking of Istanbul. Of course they are covering a time where the city is known as Constantinople. Since I am busy watching the show I am mainly … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, History, Travel, Turkey
Tagged Alexander the Great, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, istanbul, Sidon, siege of constantinople, Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
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