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Taş Tepeler: Turkey’s 12,000-Year-Old Sites Rewriting Human History – A Complete Visitor’s Guide to Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, Sayburç & Harran
In the sun-baked plains and dramatic limestone hills of southeastern Turkey lies one of the most extraordinary and important archaeological landscapes anywhere on Earth: the Taş Tepeler, or “Stone Hills.”

Alex van Terheyden
Aug 911 min read


From NHS Deserts to Turkish Paradise: Why I Flew from London to Antalya for a Simple Check-Up (And Still Came Home Grinning)
Why I Flew from London to Antalya for a Simple Check-Up (And Still Came Home Grinning)

Alex van Terheyden
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Izmir Turkey & a Wonder of the World
Izmir, Turkey - had you heard of it before today? You probably had. But, there's a small chance you may not have heard of it. Some people

Alex van Terheyden
Jul 27, 20205 min read


This civilisation could be at least 13,000 years old!
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the capital of Turkey - Ankara. While in Ankara I found myself in the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations. It was here that I witnessed evidence of possibily one of our planets oldest civilsations (at least recorded). Many Scientists believe the Ancient Sumerians to be the oldest in recorded history but the recent findings at Gobekli Tepe could actually prove the cradle of civilisation began in mordern day Turkey rather than Iraq. F

Alex van Terheyden
Jan 15, 20192 min read


Two Sunsets in Fethiye
As you may have already seen - I've uploaded a new video to my YouTube Channel "The Wondering Englishman". In my latest video I found myself on Turkey's Turquoise coast at a place called Fethiye. Fethiye is known for its natural harbor, blue waters and numerous rock tombs including the 4th-century B.C. Tomb of Amyntas, carved into a bluff overlooking the city. Near-shore islands are popular for day trips by boat. In the south, the beach at Ölüdeniz is sheltered by a lagoon

Alex van Terheyden
Jan 9, 20191 min read


Kusadasi to Bodrum
Over the Summer I found myself on the South Western Turkish Coast. I rented a car as I figured this would be the easiest way to explore the Turkish Region. I have to say I'm glad I did. My expectations weren't super high but I had a very enjoyable time. I document this journey in my Latest YouTube Video on My Channel - Kusadasi to Bodrum. If you are considering visiting the region and you have some time to watch one of my YouTube Videos please be my guest. I would

Alex van Terheyden
Jan 3, 20191 min read
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