Turkey has a chequered and violent history dating back
through time. It has had many takeover bids - mostly due
to it's strategic position and the waterways that link the
Mediterannean to the Black Sea. The Dardanelles, once
protected by the ancient city of Troy and fought over
during WWI, and the Bospherous, surrounded by the
sprawling city of Istanbul. These channels run into the
Marmara Sea in between and split the great continents
of Europe and Asia. The country is devastatingly
beautiful in places, desolate moonscapes in others but
all areas have a rich history from the time of the first
known man.
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CaPPaDoCIa. The name itself sounds
exotic and filled with the promise of
adventure.
Described as a cross between the Grand Canyon and
a lunar landscape, this historic region of Anatolia in
Turkey is rich with ancient wonders and, according
to the locals, the best way to see and appreciate its
unique beauty is on horseback.
Victorian riders, Rhonda Petschel, Margaret Mooney
and Sue Kirkegard can attest to that, they spent a
fortnight in Cappadocia following the Evliya Celebi
Way along 14th century Ottoman roads through the
Turkish mountains.
The route is named for a 16th century explorer who
recorded Turkish life for the Sultan. Evliya Celebi's
writings have survived to this day and the Turkish
Government has brought history alive for visitors to
rural Turkey by signposting his travels. The route is
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