Now we are on our way back...
It is, as if the blue sky, which reveals itself as if from parts of clouds and green hills is waving to us.
The primary reason for our visit in Şanlıurfa, which is also is known as “City of Prophets” and which was in its busy times during our visit, was our desire to see Göbekli Hill, which bears the traces of transition to settled life.
In spite of being invited to the excavation works to be conducted by German Archeology Institute Professor Klaus Schmidt, we act impatiently and find ourselves in the prehistoric age, in Şanlıurfa, on this hill which has impressive architecture at the earliest opportunity.
We come to the city with our team of three people as guests of Şanlıurfa Governorate and learn that 2011 excavation works have been cancelled. This is the moment when our “Be Impatient to Discover” motto comes to life.
I recommend that you act impatiently too and interpret yourself the existence of animals contained in the symbolic world of Neolithic period in this unique architecture as soon as possible.
Besides this, I know that you will read the first chapter of article series “Go East! 2011” where Detlev Simon, who explored Turkey by making a motorbike trip with his lovely wife, shared his unbelievable experiences with great interest.
Of course this is not all.. Here you have in your hands Alaturka Journal with the articles you will read with pleasure.
Enjoy yourselves, love.
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Contents
Today's
Izmir Tourism Summer School Seminars on Support for International Tourism
Expo Science International ESI 2011Over 50 countries and 420 projects took place in ESI 2011. Çamlaraltı High School students presented their projects to the jury with a great success.
Goethe Institute The Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Goethe Institute Istanbul are carrying out the “German on the Road: Deutsch-Bus in Turkey” project in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Turkey, the German Academic Exchange Service, and the Turkish Board of Education.
Project A journey of intimacy and culture along the Roman Roads
Culture
Feasts and Celebrations in Turkey - Wolfgang Dorn
Along with National festivities, especially and mainly the religious festivities of Eid al-adha and Eid al-fitr have important roles in the lives of people in Turkey.
Hip-Hop culture and Rap music as a tolerance bridge
How can we use art of Rap and hip-hop culture in a way that supports tolerance, peace and love? It is a fact that hip-hop culture, which surrounded whole world without regard to religion, language, race, social status or political view, is influencing the Turkish youth inarguably.
Sightseeing Go East! 2011
Mudurnu, Amasra, Amasya, Niksar from Rendel and Detlev Simon
Even thumbing through pages of some random travel guide, anyone meeting Turkey (as a touristic country) can easily get the impression that this country would be bringing about extraordinary things with her unique landscape, her rich culture adorned with a historical heritage and her warmhearted people, setting tongues wagging with their ultimate hospitality, which is an undeniably famous fact.
History
Göbekli Tepe - 11.000 years old sanctuary
We had designated Göbekli Tepe as the most important destination and the highlight of our Şanlıurfa journey. We had as such communicated with an archaeologist, Mr. Klaus Schmidt for this purpose.
Şanlıurfa History of the city
Şanlıurfa as a city is mostly known by the Europeans with her antique name, Edessa. Şanlıurfa is the central part of a city in Turkey with a population of about 390.000 and is located in the hot climate zone in southeast Anatolia.
Outdoors
A Slightly Different Jeep Safari!
It is often possible to come across amusement rides named “Jeep safari” on board Jeeps in the tourism centers along the Riviera coast.
Culinary
Delicious Bread, Pastry, Coffee and Cakes- Jürgen Effertz
In Turkey, a bit of the crispy sections of white bread is tasted whilst it’s hot, crispy and steamy “just out of the oven” fragrance is in the air, before it is even put on the table at home. In Germany, we were always warned not to eat hot bread for otherwise we could get a “tummy ache!”
Voices
White Sail I Dream of from Serkan Yıldız
Those at peace with the blue will have a smile on their faces innocent of reason when they are at sea side, no matter what their existing angst is. You may call this smile whatever you like. A greeting, an indication of relief, madness...say, is it not good to be a bit mad?
Art: Photograph
Timber doors from old Doğanbey Village
