Kaymakli(Kaymaklı) along with Derinkuyu are two of the most popular underground cities near Cappadocia. While Derinkuyu is considered the deepest, Kaymakli is supposed to the widest. The history of Kaymakli dates back to 8th century BCE. The city like all other underground cities was used to protect its inhabitants from raids. Kaymkali remained inhabited through the Roman,…
Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople and Byzantium is a transcontinental city with centuries of history. Lying strategically around the Bosporus strait, she has seen a lot of war and had her owners change multiple times. Sitting on the silk road, I am sure the stones of this city have stories to tell of the bygone…
For centuries, Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, remained as the centre of the world. The city which lies on two continents – Asia and Europe, has been of great significance. It flourished as a centre for trade and the gateway between Asia and Europe. Of course, I have read and known about this city for…