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12 HEALTH AND LABORATORY MAGAZINE

DISCOVER TÜRKİYE:

FROM ANCIENT ROOTS TO

MODERN WONDERS

Few countries in the world hues and hot air balloons Antalya: The Golden Smile Bozcaada: Where the Mardin: The Story of
can match Türkiye’s drift silently across the sky, of the Mediterranean Wind Whispers and the Stone and Light
unique blend of geography During the reign of Roman Vines Breathe
and history. Here, you Emperor Augustus, the Mardin is one of the
can wander through ancient geographer Strabo most poetic cities in
the remnants of ancient described Cappadocia Southeastern Turkey,
civilizations in the morning in his 17-volume work offering the impression that
and find yourself swimming Geographika (Anatolia time has stood still with its
in the turquoise waters of XII, XIII, XIV) as a vast architectural, ethnographic,
the Aegean by afternoon. region bounded by the archaeological, historical,
From mountain villages Taurus Mountains in the and visual richness.
framed by stone houses to south, Aksaray in the west, Reflecting a diversity of
vast seascapes stretching Malatya in the east, and religious beliefs, the city is
beyond the horizon, every the Eastern Black Sea home to mosques, tombs,
region tells its own story. coast in the north. churches, monasteries, and
Türkiye is more than a other religious monuments
destination — it’s a journey Today, the broader Nestled between the that also possess
to history and art like Cappadocia region Taurus Mountains and significant artistic and
sceneries... As you explore encompasses the crystal-clear waters, If you wish to lose yourself historical value. Located
some of the Türkiye’s most provinces of Nevşehir, Antalya is a destination in the coolness of the along the historic Silk
remarkable and timeless Aksaray, Niğde, Kayseri, where history and nature Aegean Sea, turn your Road, Mardin also hosts
landscapes. and Kırşehir. The narrower, embrace. As you walk compass to Bozcaada. five caravanserais and inns
rocky Cappadocia— through the calm streets With its bougainvillea- that once served as key
Cappadocia: Between famous for its unique of Kaş, you trace the draped alleys, and stops for ancient traders.
Ancient Times and landscapes—includes footsteps of the Lycian windmill-covered hills, it You lose all sense of time
Present areas such as Uçhisar, civilization, and in the stone teaches you the slowing in Mardin, because here,
Ürgüp, Avanos, Göreme, houses that meet the sea, down. time isn’t measured by
Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı, Ihlara, you find pure tranquility. clocks—but by the memory
and their surroundings. Swim in the clear waters embedded in stone.
As the sun sets through of Ayazma Beach, then
You might want to spend the columns of the Temple catch the sunset at Polente
your morning learning of Apollo in Side, one can’t Lighthouse, you’ll realize
pottery in Avanos, and help but whisper, “Time just how far you’ve left city
in the evening, but don’t should stop here.” Türkiye’s life, and of course crowded
forget to watch the sunset tourism capital captivates places, behind. Your mind
from Uçhisar Castle not only with its beaches will be at peace and that
First light of day coats the otherwise you will regret it. but also with its rich will definitely show you life
fairy chimneys in pastel heritage. isn’t just about work.