Saksagan
The Third Military Gate and Its Surroundings
The Third Military Gate is located a short distance north of the Gate of the Pege. It stands between the fourth and fifth towers...
Busy Streets on the Bridge
Constant Foot Traffic
Sidewalks on the bridge are reserved for foot passengers, but pedestrians often use the roadway as well. From six o'clock in the...
Scenes in Constantinople
Constantinople's Diverse Population
Experienced travelers often claim that Constantinople is the place where the largest number of different races, wearing the most colorful costumes, can...
The Accumulation of Mail
For several days, the mail was left to accumulate at the washout. It was held there for nearly three weeks, even though it could...
The Sultan Reads Everything
While I was in Turkey, I was warned many times that every letter I sent to a newspaper would likely be read by the...
Yildiz a Palace City
Yildiz Park, where the Sultan's palace is located, is like a small city. It has a population of nearly 5,000 people. These include the...
A Simple and Careful Diet
The Sultan follows a very simple diet. He eats small amounts of plain food and never drinks wine or any kind of alcohol. However,...
The Most Treasured Semi-Precious Stones of Turkey
Turkey is home to many beautiful and rare gemstones. Among them, six semi-precious stones stand out because of their abundance, unique properties, and traditional...
Sepiolite The Soft White Stone of Eskişehir
Sepiolite, also known as meerschaum, is a soft, white mineral made of magnesium and silicon. Its chemical formula is Mg₄Si₆O₁₅(OH)₂·6H₂O. It usually appears as...
Chrysoprase The Green Gemstone of Turkey
Chrysoprase (also called chrysoprasus) is a beautiful green gemstone that belongs to the chalcedony family. Its green color comes from small amounts of nickel...
