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Catal Huyuk was one of the world's first towns. It was built in what is now Turkey about 6,500 BC not long after farming began. Catal Huyuk probably had a population of about 6,000. In Catal Huyuk the houses were made of mud brick. Houses were built touching against each other. They did not have doors and houses were entered through hatches in roofs. Presumably having entrances in the roofs was safer then having them in the walls. (Catal Huyuk was unusual among early towns as it was not surrounded by walls). Since houses were built touching each other the roofs must have acted as streets! People must have walked across them. In Catal Huyuk the dead were buried inside houses. (Although they may have been exposed outside to be eaten by vultures first). Although Catal Huyuk was a true town (defined as a community not self-sufficient in food) as least some of its people lived by farming. They grew wheat and barley and they raised flocks of sheep and herds of g...

SARIYER KILYOS

KILYOS PHOTOS Kilyos is a popular seaside resort located in the northern coast of Istanbul, Turkey, in the Sariyer district. Istanbul is the leading city of Turkey, and a city where the western world meets the east. Many western Europeans view Istanbul as a great option for an interesting city break, but are perhaps inclined to look elsewhere when planning the main summer holiday. However, resorts like Kilyos in the Sariyer district of Istanbul can allow you to enjoy the best of both worlds. A stay in Kilyos affords easy access to the sights and experiences of the historic city of Istanbul, while providing the location and facilities that you’d expect from traditional seaside holidays. Kilyos is a popular weekend break and beach holidays destination in Istanbul. Kilyos is best-known for its beautiful sandy beaches and coves, nice modern hotels, restaurants and summer time entertainment and water sports activities such as beach concerts, kite surfing and ...

Turgutreis holidays

Travel Guide & Holidays to Turgutreis, Bodrum, Turkey... Turgutreis is a popular holiday resort and the second largest town of the Bodrum peninsula. Turgutreis is located on the south-west end of the Bodrum peninsula, 20 km. from central Bodrum. The accommodation and shopping facilities are very well developed in Turgutreis. Also one of the biggest yacht marinas in Bodrum is located in Turgutreis and named as D-Marin Turgutreis. ................................................................................................................................................................. Turgutreis beach is a fine one of the Bodrum beaches. Turgutreis beach is 2 km. long and there are numerous hotels and apartments on the cove. Due to its unprotected geography it is unable to make watersports at the Turgutreis beach. As for accommodation in Turgutreis; there are wide range of accommodation opportunities in Turgutreis ranging from quality Turgutreis hotels, Turgutreis a...

Dalaman Area Holidays

Offering Blue Flag beaches, lively tourist resorts and historical sights, holidays to the Dalaman area of Turkey fly off the shelves. Holiday hotspot Slicing into Turkey’s south-west coast, the Dalaman area has been attracting visitors since ancient times. Back then, it was the destination of choice for Greek gods like Pegasus and Apollo The turquoise coast The region’s appeal begins with its beaches. Known as the Turquoise Coast, the Dalaman area’s shoreline is a chain of coves, bays and long stretches of sand. Icmeler and Olu Deniz are bumper beach resorts. Their shorelines are accessorised with bars, restaurants, shops and watersports. The famous Blue Lagoon in Olu Deniz, meanwhile, is such a sight for sore eyes, it’s been turned into a national park. Then there’s Sarigerme, a relative newcomer to Turkey’s tourism market, and the proud parent of a 12-kilometre beach. Ephesus The Dalaman area’s coast is just the tip of the iceberg. The region’s mountainous backbone is en...