City of Safranbolu
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ABOUT THE TREASURE
What: Historical Settlement, Vernacular architecture sitesWhere: Turkey, Zonguldak
When: High Middle Ages, Late Middle Ages, Early Middle Ages
From the 13th century to the advent of the railway in the early 20th century, Safranbolu was an important caravan station on the main East–West trade route. The Old Mosque, Old Bath and Suleyman Pasha Medrese were built in 1322. During its apogee in the 17th century, Safranbolu's architecture influenced urban development throughout the region.
Read more about the treasure at the Unesco World Heritage List.
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A house
© Nur Akin
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