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Not far from the border with Syria in Turkey is the place Göbekli Tepe, which became known world-wide the megalithic circles. Each circle reminds a little of Stonehenge, but the circles of Göbekli Tepe were erected about a thousand years before Stonehenge. The purpose of the voyage is just as inexplicable as the way of constructing these giant plants.
The megalithic structures were discovered by archaeologists under the direction of Klaus Schmidt. The excavations in this area began in 1994. Besides the mysterious circles, the scholars have also found the ruins of the ancient temples and the other buildings whose age is about 12 thousand years. The archaeological excavations in Göbekli Tepe have been going on for more than ten years. So far, scientists have discovered only a small …
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The Turkish city of Izmir has the landmark lift - Asansör. The elevator is located in the city district of Konak and is one of the most striking urban sights. The history of the construction of this elevator, opened in 1907, is very interesting. The lift was built on the initiative of one of the rich local traders who wanted to connect the Karatash quarters with the summit of the hillside.
With the support of his friend banker, the dealer began the construction of a wonderful tower lift, with which he planned to transport the goods delivered by the ships. Although the Asansör elevator has long since lost its original meaning, it is still used today for the intended use. Most passengers of the lift are the tourists. On the hill top are many interesting tourist attractions.
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