The Holy Place On The Nemrut Mountain
Nemrut is a mountain situated 40 kilometers north of Kata in southeast Turkey. The great collection of archeological sculptures on this mountain is well known. From the top of the mountain, the remains of Antiochus I. Komagensky's royal burial site from the 1st century BC are visible. There also are imposing sculptures of gods, rulers, and other people. UNESCO classified…
Legends about the islands of Lesbos,Greece
Lesbos is an island of myth and music. In the Bronze Age, a hero-king Macareus fled Rhodes and settled Lesbos, ruling it so justly that his “Law of the Lion” became legendary. He named cities after his daughters (Mytilene, Methymna, etc.), creating a living map of family lore. Into this island kingdom was born Sappho, the lyric poetess. Plato hailed…
Those Places Are Forbidden For Tourists
There are still areas of mystery and interest that resist the unrelenting march of globalization even in a world when the limits of discovery seem to shrink daily. These are the forbidden locations, the limited areas, and the closely guarded secrets just tantalizingly beyond the reach of even the most adventurous tourists. From impenetrable military installations to holy religious sites,…
