The tiny island that sits between Europe and Asia
The 2,500-year-old Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul is an icon of the city and has recently reopened after a major two-year ...
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Maiden’s tower reawakened: Istanbul’s iconic landmark restored
CNN speaks to the architect behind the restoration of one of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks. Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible Five ...
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How Azerbaijan's capital Baku built on its heritage to become a beacon of modern architecture
The first of these, the Maiden Tower, is believed to have been completed in the 12th century, although some scholars have suggested the first three storeys of the 97-foot-tall structure could date ...
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The tiny island that sits between Europe and Asia
Today it’s known as Kız Kulesi, or Maiden’s Tower, and over the past two-and-a-half millennia it’s served many roles. Built as a customs checkpoint in 410 BCE, it’s been a defense tower ...