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In Cappadocia, a local vendor covered this old branch with evil eye beads. His shop sits on a hill above the village of Uçhisar castle, carved into the volcanic tuff of the region. The evil eye beads I remember from my time in Turkey had yellow in them, unlike most of the ones we saw during our journey. They became talismans to conquer what ancient civilizations feared, such as nighttime dark, storms, earthquakes and eclipses. The blue symbolizes the sky, the white is the aura of the moon, the yellow is the sun disc, and the black spot in the middle is that little bit of evil eating away at the light. In Turkey, the belief is that evil eye beads ward off the effects of the “evil eye,” such as envy or jealousy, and bounce back any curses or ill will. You will see an evil eye bead pinned to the clothing of an infant, hanging from the rear view mirror of a vehicle, decorating the harness of a horse, painted on the back of a big truck/lorry, placed over a doorway… If it breaks, you can grin and throw it away; it has done its job!
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ISTANBUL, TURKEY Most amazing architecture you will ever see…!! About the only place we were able to use a tripod….
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Wild flowers are everywhere throughout the fields and on the roadsides in Turkey this May! As you can imagine I didn’t get far on my bike… / :) A first macro on a borrowed Nikon coolpix 4800 compact and the step up in quality from my usual Fuji Finepix A500 shows! (I was never able to give it back and came to an amicable arrangement…lol…) Taken on macro setting with selftimer and using a pocket sized 4” tripod.. Straight from the camera apart from slight cropping and a great reminder of the swathes of these beautiful flowers
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Winner of the Turkey – Country Over Two Continents Challenge of the 1. The Mysterious Balkans group and featured in that group. / Featured in the Amazing Graves group and / in the Ancient Ruins and Relics group. Lycian rock tombs in Myra, Turkey. / In ancient times the Lucian cut their tombs into the rocks. The Lycians seem to have held a belief that the souls of their dead would be transported from the tombs to the afterworld by a sort of winged siren-like creature, and so often placed their tombs along the coast or at the top of cliffs when they were not integrated into the liveable areas of the cities. / The tombs are dated to the 4th century BC.
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Dawn light in the tiny and soon to be bustling turkish port of Orhaniye. A more tranquil and less melancholy feel to this one taken after end of the line For a glimpse of the breakfast bustle I returned to after this tranquil start to the day see unimpressed
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A masterpiece of Byzantine Architecture, this magnificent structure in Istanbul, was built under the Emperor Justinian 1st….over 500 years ago. It is now a museum, but is considered one of the great buildings of the world. During its long history, it has functioned as a Byzantine Church, and an Ottoman Mosque. A most amazing place to explore… see Turkey images HERE
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Sparkling iridescent light catches the crystal clear emerald water as I paddled in this pool beneath a lovely waterfall on a searing hot summers day… :)) (best viewed LARGE) oh and this one is not scotland by the way in case you’re wondering….
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This bridge lies on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. The land on the far side of the photograph is the Asian continent and on the near side of the bridge is the European continent. The bridge acts as a link between the two continents. The lights on the bridge were constantly changing colour. This image features in my calendar “Scenes From the Middle East”
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My other works: / A LARGER view to see more in detail… / (Long side is only 1024 here) Featured in the group SEA Featured in the group Bubblers’ Weekly Challenge EXIF: / Taken with a Canon EOS 400D Digital. Exposure: 30 sec (30) ISO Speed: 100 Aperture: f/4.5 Software: Adobe Photoshop CS2 Windows Metering Mode: Pattern Focal Length: 28 mm Exposure Program: Shutter priority Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV Flash: Flash did not fire
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Landscape with Poppies between the cities Konya and Beyşehir in Middle Anatolia, Turkey. © Photo by Jens Helmstedt / Profile . Photos . Writing . Calendars . Journal
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The Kasimiye Medrese in Mardin (Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey) was built in the late 14th century during end of Artuklu (Artuqid) period in this region. Maybe the Medrese was completed during the reign of turkoman Akkoyunlu in the mid of 15th century. It is named after Kasim Pasha, the son of the Akkoyunlu Cihangir Bey (r.1444-1453). Kasimiye Medrese was an important place for studies of physics, chemistry, medical science, astronomy and islamic theology. © Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt Challenge ‘History 101’ Winner in First Things Featured in History Featured in Image Writing The Spirit of Southeastern Anatolia – / 2010 Calendar
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Rizvaniye Mosque and Halil-Ur Rahman Gölü, the Pond of Ibrahim in Şanlıurfa, Southeastern Anatolia. An important religious place for Muslim pilgrims from Turkey and other islamic countries is the Pond of Ibrahim (Abraham) in Urfa with holy carp, a complex of different mosques, the Mausoleum of Job and the cave, where the prophet Ibrahim was born. According to Islamic belief the King Nimrod wants to burn Ibrahim on a pyre, because he didn´t accept the old belief to different gods. In the Holy Koran is written: “They said: Burn him and protect your gods, if you are going to do anything.” (21:68) and “We said: Oh fire, be cold and peace (safe) for Ibrahim.” (21:69) Since many hundreds of years people in Urfa and muslim pilgrims from others regions and countries believe, that Allah changed the fire into water and the burning firewood into fish (carp), so Ibrahim was saved. Şanlıurfa, usually known as “Urfa” is the ancient city Edessa and located in Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey. The population in Urfa is mainly Kurdish, even Arabs and Turks live in the region. Most of them are Muslim, but also followers of other religions can be found like Jewish, Armenian, Zaza and Yezids. The region of Urfa has a very old history, archaeologists found various cult places from neolithic ages. © Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt / Profile . Photos . Writing . Calendars . Journal Featured in Islamic Beauty , Visual Dawah , First Things and German Artists Photobook available / Book: The Spirit of Southeastern Anatolia
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The ritual of SEMA, the mystic dance of turning Mevlevi dervishs found its origin in an inspiration of the mystical islamic philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, who lived and taught in 13th century in the city of Konya, Middle Anatolia (Turkey). Accompanied by the sounds of the flute NEY and other instruments, the whirling dervish is turning around his own axis, the right hand upward to be ready to receice God’s beneficence and the left hand downward to the earth. It symbols the mankind with their connection between heaven and earth. Read more about Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi © Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt This photo was shown during the open air exhibition “100 fele Iszlam – 100 reflections of Islam” in Pecs, Hungary between May 28 and June 3, 2008. Read more
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The Yerköprü Waterfall of Ermenek River is located in Southern Middle Anatolia (Turkey), 40 kilometer outside of a small town named Mut. To reach the waterfall an offroad car is necessary. Following a stony way in the mountains, the last part need to walk down in the valley. During summer in this area the temperature can be over 40° C, so it is very nice to enjoy the fresh water and air near the waterfall. © Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt / Profile . Photos . Writing . Calendars . Journal
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In the sunset light: Houses built in volcanic tuff stone in Uçhisar, Cappadocia (Kapadokya), Middle Anatolia, Turkey. The landscape of Cappadocia was created about 30 million years ago. The ashes, which covered the earth by massive volcanic eruptions, became an erosive material called “tuff”. Through rain, wind and temperature fluctuations caused in the course of time various forms, such as cones in the stone or the so-called “fairy chimneys”, of which former residents of the region believed, that they were inhabited by fairies. Cappadocia / 2010 Calendar Related images: Cappadocia © Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt / Profile . Photos . Writing . Calendars . Journal Featured in German Artists
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The Yerköprü Waterfall of Ermenek River is located in Southern Middle Anatolia (Turkey), 40 kilometer outside of a small town named Mut. To reach the waterfall an offroad car is necessary. Following a stony way in the mountains, the last part need to walk down in the valley. During summer in this area the temperature can be over 40° C, so it is very nice to enjoy the fresh water and air near the waterfall. © Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt / Profile . Photos . Writing . Calendars . Journal
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Ruins of Crusader Castle “Mamure Kalesi” at the Mediterranean Sea in Anamur, Turkey. © Photo by Jens Helmstedt
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Fisherman houses at Anadolu Kavagı, asian side of Bosporus near to the Black Sea, Turkey. © Photo by Jens Helmstedt The Bosphorus and the Golden Horn – 2010 Calendar Featured in German Artists
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Ramadan – After a day of fasting from the beginning of dawn until sunset follows the fast-breaking – Iftar. Sunset at Isa Bey Mosque in Selçuk, Westanatolia, Turkey. / The mosque was built 1375 during Seljuk Beylik Periode. © Photo by Jens Helmstedt
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Cold January 2006 in Sille, a village located near Konya in Middle Anatolia, Turkey. © Photo by Jens Helmstedt
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Mount Nemrud is a 2206 m (7237 ft.) high mountain, located in the Adiyaman Province in Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey, which is only accessible during the summer months, while the rest of the year the mountain is covered by ice and snow. It is an impressive moment, when the sunrise begins on Mount Nemrud, when slowly spreads the first light across the fascinating landscape of mountains, then shining to the eastern terrace of the tomb sanctuary and the original stone heads of King Antiochos, Zeus and other gods figures from the Kommagene time in the 1st century BC. It is amazing to be at this magical place, where 2000 years ago the people of Kommagene paid homage to their gods with cult celebrations at a fire altar. Under the reign of King Antiochos I. Theos of Kommagene (86-38 BC) a tomb sanctuary with huge statues (8-9 m, 26-29 ft) was built on top of the mountain. Once seated, now the heads of the king (he called himself also Theos = God) and various Greek and Persian gods are standing more down. King Antiochos, who was many times successful in the war against the Romans, wanted, that the sanctuary is the centre of his new religion. Because of a mixed population in his country, he united the beliefs of the Persian Parthian with the Greek and Roman world. He thought, that from the top of Mount Nemrud his new religion would radiate all over the world. The Holy Law of Antiochos is written behind the statue of Zeus: Whoever in the course of time takes over this reign as king / or leader, may he, if he respects this law and our honor, / enjoy through my intercession / the grace of all deified ancestors and the gods … / (King Antiochos 50 BC) To built the 3 terraces (eastern, western and northern) and the burial mound (Tumulus), the builders removed almost the whole mountains top and filled it up with small sharp stones. To build the 50 metres high Tumulus with a diameter of 150 metres must have been an enormous undertaking. / The last priest of Kommagene probably left the tomb sanctuary in the year 72 AD, after the rebelling King Antiochos IV had lost the war against the Roman Empire. For almost 2000 years the tomb sanctuary, where 3 kings of Kommagene are buried, became a forgotton place. The christian population, which lived later in this region, knew nothing about the origins of the sanctuary and they thought, that it was connected with the legendary Nimrod from the Old Testament (see Urfa). Therefore they called the mountain: Nemrud. The sanctuary was dicovered in 1881 by the German railway engineer Karl Sester. After his discovery, the Turkish Ottoman archeologist Hamdi Bey began the first excavations on the mountain. But until today all excavations have failed to reveal the tomb of Antiochos. In 1987 Mount Nemrud became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. / © Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt / Profile . Photos . Writing . Calendars . Journal Photobook available / Book: The Spirit of Southeastern Anatolia
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Equipment used: / Nikon D70s / Sigma 10-20mm HSM f4-5.6 / Hoya 77mm HD-UV Filter / Cokin Gradual ND8 Location: / Old Side, Side, Antalya, Turkey Map: / Road Map , Terrain , Satellite Copyright: / © Brendan Schoon , All rights reserved. Background Information: / Side is one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey, and was an ancient harbour whose name meant pomegranate. Side is a resort town on the southern coast of Turkey, near the villages of Manavgat and Selimiye, 75 km from Antalya) in the province of Antalya. It is located on the eastern part of the Pamphylian coast, which lies about 20 km east of the mouth of the Eurymedon River. Alexander the Great occupied Side without a struggle in 333 BC. Alexander left only a single garrison behind to occupy the city. This occupation, in turn, introduced the people of Side to Hellenistic culture of the Greek Civilization, which flourished from the fourth century to the first century BC. After Alexander’s death, Side fell under the control of one of Alexander’s generals, Ptolemy I Soter, who declared himself king of Egypt in 305 BC. The Ptolemaic dynasty controlled Side until it was captured by the Seleucid Empire in the second century BC. Yet, despite these occupations, in the following years of the second century BC, Side managed to preserve some autonomy, grew prosperous, and became an important cultural center. Recommended Purchase: / Product: Framed Print / Size: Large 610mm x 405mm / / Shop with confidence, Safe and Secure The Golden Road / The Lost Arena / Moraine Lake / Life~ /
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The underground city Kaymaklı is one of several underground cities in Cappadocia and was discovered in 1964. Between the 6th and 9th century many thousand of christian people lived in the 11 floors deep city under the earth. Traces of first settlement in Cappadocia can be dated back to 6500 BC. In the late Bronze Age named “Hatti”, after 1600 BC was the region part of the Hittite Empire. In the following time Cappadocia was under the reign of different kingdoms, e.g. Lydians, Persians and Alexander the Great until the region became in the year 18 AD part of the Roman Empire. Many early Christians built several underground cities in the volcanic tuff stone, used as hiding places before Christianity became an accepted religion. Because Cappadocia was located at the famous Silk Road, even in Byzantine Era and after 11th century under the Seljuks and other Turkish Clans, the region was destabilised by many conflicts and invasions. Some inhabitants converted to Islam, but until end of Ottoman Empire in the 1920 years, still many Christian Orthodox Greeks lived in Cappadocia. Related images: Cappadocia © Photo and text by Jens Helmstedt Featured in PostCard Style
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