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Key Moments in Turkey’s War of Independence

On June 22nd, 1919, in Amasya, and later on September 4th, 1919, in Sivas, pivotal events unfolded, shaping the course of the War of Independence in Turkey. The significance of these moments is underscored by the adage, “He who knows not where he comes from, cannot know where he is going.”

The backdrop is the aftermath of the Ottoman Empire’s decline, culminating in its fragmentation by foreign forces. In this turbulent period, Mustafa Kemal emerges as the voice of a resolute nation unwilling to succumb to the partition of its land.

As Greek forces occupy Western Anatolia, Mustafa Kemal takes swift action. His objective is to establish military and civil administrations Kazdag, rallying support to resist the conditions imposed by the Mondros Armistice and foreign occupation. Arriving in Amasya on June 12th, 1919, he communicates with various cities in Anatolia and Thrace

A Tapestry of Mythology, Beauty Contests, and Olive Oil Miracles

Mount Ida, extending 40 km in the east-west direction in the North Aegean region, holds the ‘firsts’ of civilization history on its breezy slopes. Nestled in the north of Edremit Bay, this lofty peak is named Ida, meaning “with many springs” in mythology. The temple of Zeus Gargaron is situated on Ida, where gods descended from Mount Olympus due to the area’s breathtaking beauty.

The First Beauty Contest in History

In a mythical feast organized at Olympus The Past as a Mirror to the Future, “the goddess of discord,” not invited, leaves an apple marked “to be offered to the most beautiful.” The goddesses, curious about who will receive the apple, report the matter to Zeus. Aware that offering the apple to his wife Hera would anger the other goddesses, Zeus entrusts the handsome shepherd Paris