Aydıncık
Historic Gilindire Cave reopens to visitors after renovations
The 11,000-year-old Gilindire Cave Natural Protected Area and Nature Park in the southern province of Mersin's Aydıncık district has reopened to the public after significant enhancements.
The cave, which was revealed 15 years ago, has recently reopened after undergoing extensive restoration of its landscaping, entrance, walking paths, stairs, viewing areas and lighting.
Turkish nomads embark on winter migration
The last nomadic community in Türkiye, the Sarıkeçili Yörüks, who spend the summer months in the region known as the "summer pasture" in the Central Anatolia Region, have embarked on a journey with their camels to reach their winter homes after a six-month stay in Konya.
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Child grave with bracelets and gifts found in ancient city
A furnace for commercial production and a child's grave with glass bracelets and gifts inside have been found for the first time during this year's excavations in the ancient city of Kelenderis, established on the Mediterranean coast in the southern province of Mersin 2,800 years ago.
Forest fires break out across Turkey as mercury rises
Massive fires broke out in forestlands across Turkey as temperature rises above the seasonal normal.
Amid a sweltering heatwave in Turkey, forest fires in the country's western and southern coasts have been ongoing over the past two days, with hundreds of hectares of forest land already burnt to ashes.