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7B THEME 7 − FACTS ABOUT TÜRKİYE

HEAVEN FROM THE WEST TO THE EAST

1 Guess and match the historical sites with the correct regions on the map.

a) Pergamon b) Sumela Monastery c) Troy d) Perge Ancient City

e) Cappadocia f) The Pool of Abraham g) Akdamar Island

4. ___

1. ___ Black Sea Region
Marmara
Region Eastern Anatolia
Central Anatolia 6. ___
Region Region
Aegean
2. ___
Region
Southeastern
Anatolia Region
7. ___
Mediterranean Region
3. ___
5. ___
2 Work in pairs. Talk about the historical sites in your region. What do you know about them?
3 Read the guide and choose the correct option.

1. Troy was proved to be a fictional/real place.
2. Pergamon was home to more than one/only one civilisation.
3. Cappadocia is the name of a region/city in Central Anatolia.
4. The early settlements in Van go back to a recent/distant past.

ENJOY THE TRIP
Türkiye is the cradle of many civilisations. No matter which
region you visit, there are numerous historical landmarks
to be discovered. We have prepared a guide describing
some historical sites you can visit from the west to the The Acropolis of Pergamon is located in
east of the country. Bergama, İzmir. The city was famous for
its excellent city planning. Social structures
and public buildings were all built on the hill
slopes. Because of its strategic location,
the city maintained its historical importance
for centuries. The remains of the Roman,
Byzantine and Ottoman Empires can also
be seen on the site today.

The Archaeological Site of Troy, which dates back to 3,000
BC, is located in the north-west of Anatolia. For centuries,
people believed it was just a mythical location because
of Homer’s The Epic of Iliad. However, nine different city
layers were discovered on the site, and Troy was proved to
be an important settlement for different civilisations.

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