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Ancient Turkey: A Captivating Guide to Gobekli Tepe and the Ancient Civilizations of Anatolia and Eastern Thrace
Author: Captivating History
Narrator: Jay Herbert
Unabridged: 3 hr 26 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Published: 09/03/2022
Synopsis
King Midas turned everything he touched into gold. Shahmaran was a being of infinite knowledge who helped create the world’s first doctor. What did they have in common?
Ancient Turkey was a land of myth and mystery, but its secrets are slowly being uncovered. Find out about the legendary cultures that left their mark on this unique region, and discover which stories are fact and which are fiction.
The history of ancient Turkey is important since it gives insight into what Anatolia was like before the Roman and Byzantine Empires, but much of the information has been buried by time. Many ancient Anatolian cultures didn’t leave behind many written records, which made it difficult for scholars to decipher their stories. It has been a strenuous journey, but Anatolia’s past has finally come to light. Now, listeners can discover ancient Turkey’s secrets in this simple, comprehensive audiobook.
This audiobook will give you an overview of the civilizations of ancient Turkey and guide you through the following:
The world’s first cathedralA quick look into the Anatolian Bronze and Iron AgesThe history and exploits of the Hittites and the MitanniWhat led to the world’s first peace treaty?Who was the real King Midas?Various mythical figures who feature in famous Greek mythsThe mysterious Kingdom of UrartuThe Phrygian king who tied the Gordian KnotEmperors and kings who changed the course of Anatolian historyAnd much, much more!Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about ancient Turkey today!
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