Celebrating Children’s Day in Turkey

Children's Day in Kizilay

April 23rd was Children’s Day here in Turkey.  The entire country, but especially the schools, are decorated in Turkish flags as well as photos of Ataturk.  Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was the first president of Turkey after he helped gain indepence from Greece.  He set up the First Grand National Assembly on this [... Celebrating Children’s Day in Turkey]

Romping Through Roman Ankara

Temple of Augustus

Ankara is an ancient town; it has been inhabited by someone since about 3000 BC. The first to arrive, the Phrygians had a small settlement.  The capital of Phrygia was Gordion about 45 kilometers to the west. 
 
It didn’t become a major city until the Celts conquered it in 278 BC.  The Galatians (a [... Romping Through Roman Ankara]