Anatolian Collection (#3)

Smyrna, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Smyrna, 1890. Smyrna on a strategic point of the Aegean coast of Anatolia. During the Smyrniote Crusade in 1344, combined forces of the Knights Hospitaliers, Republic of Venice

The battlefield of Issus, Turkey, 1841. Artist: WH Capone
The battlefield of Issus, Turkey, 1841. The Battle of Issus occurred in southern Anatolia in November 333 BC. The invading troops led by the young Alexander of Macedonia

Hittite oxen, Turkey, c1600 BC-1350 BC. The Hittites were an Ancient Anatolian people who established an empire centered on Hattusa in north-central Anatolia around 1600 BC

Hittite art. Stele of King Bar-Rakib (744-727 BC) sitting o
Hittite art. Orthostat or stele of King Bar-Rakib (Barrakit 744-727 BC) sitting on the throne.750 BC. Zone of Sma al /Zincirli (Turkey) to South of Turkey. Detail. Pergamon Museum. Museum Island

Map of Asia Minor (Turkey) - in antiquity - pre-Ottoman Empire. Date: 1804

Shahmeran (Shahmaran) painted on glass and engraved on copperplates, Mardin, Southeast Anatolia, Turkey

Looking out of cave at sunset near Ayia Napa; Cyprus

Philip II of Macedon (382-336 BC). Bust. Marble
Philip II of Macedon (382-336 BC). King of the Ancient Greek Kingdom of Madedom from 359 -336 BC. Bust. Marble. From Anatolia. Roman work after original of about 4th century BC

Hittite art. Orthostat. 8th century BC. Relief: Hunting a lion. Found in old city of Sma al /Zincirli (Turkey). Pergamon Museum. Museum Island. Berlin. Germany

Hittite art. Colossal statue of the Weather God Hadad. Gerds
Hittite art. Colossal statue of the Weather God Hadad. Found in Gerdshin, near Sma al /Zincirli (Turkey). Basalt. 775 BC. Pergamon Museum. Museum Island. Berlin. Germany

The ruins of the Temple of Apollo at Didyma. Turkey
Turkey. Didyma. Ancient Greek sanctuary. Coast of Ionia. Ruins of the Temple and oracle of Apollo, The Didymaion. Hellenistic period. Near Didim

Ruins at Hisarlik / Troy
Ruins at Hisarlik (" Place of Fortresses" ), the modern name for the site of ancient Troy. The unoccupied archaeological site lies approximately 6.5 km from the Aegean Sea

Flowery hay meadow being cut by hand, Vaukdagi Pass, Karakavan Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Traditional hay barn in village, Yayla, above Barhal, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

View of remote ruined medieval Armenian Turkish city, along River Akhourian forming border between Turkey and Armenia, Ani, Kars Province, Northeastern Turkey, July

View of farmed landscape with vipers bugloss, near Cildir, near Aktas Golu, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Elm-leaved Sumach (Rhus coriaria) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Wild Lily (Lilium kesselringii) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Armenian Cranesbill (Geranium psilostemon) and Giant Fleabane (Inula orientalis) flowering mass, growing in high damp pasture (at 2500m), Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Tapestry depicting the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, church in Midyat, Mardin, Turkey

Catal Huyuk: Anatolian cultural relic 5, 750 BC. Gold figure in form of a stag

Bust of Marcus Aurelius
Bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180) from Anatolia, Turkey. From the collection of National Archaeological Museum, Turkey

Memorial stone of Kilamuwa, King of Sam al. The language is Aramaic, the script similar to Hittite. Currently in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin

Hittite gold figure of a King or God from the Gold Tomb at Carcemishu, Turkey. This was a single grave found within the city walls of an important person killed in a siege

Hittite clay tablet and envelope. The letter is from Ena Suin for Laqidim and Shamash-Damho

Statue of Diana of Ephesus, found in the Town Hall of Ephesus, 2nd century
Statue of Diana of Ephesus, found in the Town Hall of Ephesus. Continues the cult of Cybele, an ancient Anatolian mother-goddess, 2nd century

Artefacts (Sphinx figures) from Turkey, 1800 BC

Prehistoric Anatolian cultural relic from Catal Huyuk, 5750 BC. A gold figure in the form of a stag. The archaeological remains found at Catal Huyuk in central Anatolia indicate that a settlement

Anadolu Hisari on the Bosphorus, Constantinople, Turkey
Anadolu Hisari on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey. Date: circa 1902

Turkey. Asia Minor. Ephesus. Facade of Celsus Library, 117-120 A.C. It was built in honour of the Roman Senator Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, completed in 135 AD by Celsus son

Turkey. Cappadocia. Valley of Uchisar. Cave house. Central Anatolia

Turkey. Cappadocia. The town Guzelyurt. Central Anatolia

Turkey. Cappadocia. The town Ortahisar with castle. Central Anatolia

Turkey. Gokcetoprak. View of the entrance of the cave church of the village. Cappadocia

Turkey. G??reme Valley. Cappadocia. Landscape. Central Antatolia

Turkey. Cappadocia. Pasabaglari. Monks Valley. Fairy chimney. Detail. Central Anatolia

Turkey. Goreme Valley. Landscape. Central Antatolia

Turkey. Bursa. Yesil Turbe (Green Tomb). Mausoleum of Sultan Mehmed I (1390-1421). Built in 1421. Ottoman style

Turkey. Goreme National Park. Troglodyte church. Central Antatolia

Turkey. Cappadocia. The town Uchisar. Cave house. Central Anatolia

Turkey. Antalya. Street with carpets. Old city. Mediterraena coast

Turkey. Cappadocia. Ortahisar with castle. Central Anatolia

Turkey. Cappadocia. Uchisar. Cave house. Central Anatolia

Reconstruction of a Phrygian building. 7th century BC
Phrygian Culture. Turkey. Reconstruction of a Phrygian building. Detail. 7th century BC. From Pazarli. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Ankara

Idol. Third millennium BC. Water marble. Turkey
Turkey. Bronze Age. Idol. Third millennium BC. Water marble. From Beycesultan, Kultepe, Anatolia. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Ankara

Hittite art. Second half of the second millennium. Vessel
Hittite art. Second half of the second millennium. Crock. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Ankara

Ancient Art. Anatolia Peninsula. Turkey. Ritual vessel shape
Ancient Art. Anatolia Peninsula. Turkey. Between 2000-1750 BC Mesopotamian Assyrian merchants established trading colonies in Anatolia. The center was Kanesh Kharum. Ritual vessel shape of a lion

Hittites. Column base with double sphinx from the entrance of Palace of Zincirli. 8th century BC. Sma al(Turkey). Pergamon Museum. Museum Island. Berlin. Germany

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"Anatolian: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the fascinating world of Anatolia, a land rich in history and diverse traditions. From the ancient settlement of Catalhoyuk to the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire, this captivating region has witnessed countless civilizations rise and fall. Catalhoyuk, a sprawling Neolithic site, offers a glimpse into prehistoric life with its well-preserved remains. Explore the intricate architecture and marvel at the ingenuity of our ancestors who called this place home. Travel back in time to the days of the mighty Ottoman Empire as you witness Jereed, a traditional sport that captures the essence of Turkish heritage. Admire skilled horsemen engaging in thrilling battles on horseback, showcasing their equestrian prowess. Immerse yourself in panoramic views of Adrianople (Edirne), once an important city within the Ottoman Empire. Let your imagination soar as you envision bustling markets and majestic palaces that once graced these streets. Gaze upon Gallipoli's breathtaking vistas, where history was written with blood during World War I. Reflect on the bravery displayed by soldiers from all corners of the globe as they fought for their nations' ideals on these hallowed grounds. Discover Nicea (Iznik) church's architectural wonders; remnants from Byzantine times that stand tall amidst modernity. Witness how faith has shaped this land throughout centuries, leaving behind awe-inspiring structures like this one. Ephesus city beckons with its ancient pillars adorned with Greek inscriptions—a testament to its former glory as one of Asia Minor's most prominent cities. Walk among ruins that whisper tales from antiquity and let your imagination run wild. Indulge your senses with Anatolia's culinary delights—bread fresh out of ovens paired perfectly with succulent grapes bursting with flavor. Experience Plateau Life firsthand; savor hearty meals while taking in breathtaking mountainous landscapes.