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A Diverse Population in Adrianople
The population of Adrianople is a mix of Turks, Greeks, Jews, and Armenians. However, all the trade, commerce, and banking are controlled by foreigners. The Turks, it seems, are not very good at business.
The...
The Bustling Streets of Adrianople
The scenes in Adrianople were full of typical Turkish disorder and laziness. The streets were crowded with people, but they looked unkempt and disorganized. Most of the men were half-dressed, and the women were...
A Turkish Welcome
Not long before my arrival, Bulgarian revolutionaries had tried to help their friends in Macedonia by blowing up a bridge on the railway line to Constantinople. Now, the Turks were on high alert, watching...
Ongoing Balkan Tensions
The Unresolved Ethnic Struggle
While Austria’s recent triumph may temporarily discourage the Balkan Slavs, the racial conflict is likely to resurface. Behind the small kingdom and the Slav principality of Montenegro stands the mighty Empire...
National Ambitions and Balkan Politics
At the signing of the Treaty of Berlin, Austria gained influence over Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Bulgaria fell under the presumed influence of Russia. The current situation in the Balkans hasn’t altered this balance...
Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria’s Assertiveness
The Austrian government’s proclamation of the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina without the consent of other powers directly violated the Treaty of Berlin. However, the move aligned with the spirit of the treaty, which...
Unraveling the Life of its Residents
Exploring Perge’s Residences:What kind of houses did the people of Perge, who crafted these beautiful structures and works of art, inhabit?
Prof. Dr. Haluk Abbasoglu:In our quest to understand the living conditions of Perge’s inhabitants,...
Charting the Path of Perge’s Development through History
Charting the Path of Perge’s Development through History
Q: How has Perge evolved over time?
Prof. Dr. Haluk Abbasoglu:Perge has been a settlement since ancient times. Changes observed post the 7th Century B.C. can be linked...
Perge’s Hidden History
Insights from Prof. Dr. Haluk Abbasoglu
Q: Commencement of Perge Excavations:
Q: When and how did the excavations start in Perge?
Prof. Dr. Haluk Abbasoglu:Perge excavations commenced in 1946 under the leadership of Ord. Prof. Dr. Arif...
Exploring Turkish Traditions and Delights in Marmaris
Exploring Turkish Traditions and Delights in Marmaris
A Cup of Harlot Seeds, Please!
The porcelain cups, perfectly sized for a relaxing coffee experience (50 mg. Caffeine), take center stage in a mystic ceremony. This ritual unveils...
