Photos by LatinaTurk: on the map, in Google Earth (KML)

Attention! Exactly 94 years ago a mass crime was committed here by Turks - a 1,5 million mass of the native Armenian population which inhabited these lands, once called ARMENIA for 3,5 thousands of years, was coldly and brutally killed in three episodes - first men able to serve in the army were mobilized and killed, then women, kids and oldmen were butchered in their native cities and villages, and later those who survived were taken out by force, led to deserts of Syria and Iraq and killed there. All this was done by Turks, no matter who were they - Ottomans or Kemalists. The fact that the Turks deny the fact of the Armenian Genocide, composing different kind of tales and stories, proves that the Turks remain the same bloody criminals as 100 years ago. And no matter what will be done at the recent period, the whole load of this crime will hang on Turks until they won't recognize the fact of Genocide of the Armenians and fully refund everything, including the lands. Stolen territories must be given back to their original owners. Lifetime memory to all victims of the Turkish EXISTENCE on Earth - Armenians, Greeks, Jews, Kurds, Arabs. Hats off!! Samvel Harutyunyan

Beautiful square!

Nice shot of the Ataturk Statue.

Greetings from La Coruña, Spain.

Big Dandelion Water Spray. Its a light show at night!

Independance day is celebrated on the 29th of October every year. That day is important in many ways. It is an established day to celebrate the freedom of the nation. All official buildings and schools are closed.

There are celebrations in every city, especially in the capital city where there is a military show. Members of government and other officials with high degrees participate in int. School students present shows that indicate the meaning and significance of the day. Everywhere flags are carried. People enjoy singing songs. At night, celebrations continues, with fireworks,music,etc. I was here for 3 days Aug.29,30,31.

This is like God took a BIG paintbrush to these mountains! Lovely Lovely .....

The Pontic Mountains, known locally as Dogukaradeniz Daglari, are the prominent northern range in Turkey, bordering on the Black Sea. Most of the high peaks of the Pontic Mountains are between 3000 and 4000 meters, with the highest peak, Kackar Dagi, rising to 3942 meters (12,933 feet).(Mount Demirkapi).We went all the way up,in 2006, and 2007.

What a beautiful place to pray.