Turkey Travel Adventures -- Introduction -- History -- The Cradle of Civilization -- The Neolithic Age -- The Bronze Age -- Assyrian Traders -- The Hittite Civilization -- The Urartian State -- The Phrygians & King Midas -- The Lydians -- The Hellenistic Civilization -- Alexander the Great -- Science & Slaves at Pergamon -- The Romans -- The Birth of Christianity -- Byzantium -- The Crusader Marches -- New Threats from the Seljuk Turks -- The Rise of the Ottoman Empire -- The Young Turks -- The Seeds of War -- World War I -- Collapse & Devastation -- The War of Independence -- The Grand National Assembly -- The Greek War -- Early Turkish Republic, 1923-1945 -- A New Era -- The Izmit Earthquake -- Renewed Tension -- Government -- Political System -- Turkey & the European Union -- Economic Revival -- The Land -- Geographic Regions -- Rivers & Lakes -- Flora -- -- Fauna -- Birding -- Climate -- People & Culture -- Population -- Education -- Family -- Military Service -- Religion -- Customs & Traditions -- Turkish Hospitality -- Turks at Home -- Turkish Baths -- Carpets & Kilims -- Hubble-Bubble Pipes -- Coffee House Culture -- Evil Eye -- Music -- Dance -- Turkey on Film -- Sports -- Travel Information -- The Facts -- Required Documents -- Customs -- Business Hours -- Public & Religious Holidays -- Travel Insurance -- Communications -- Embassies -- Time Zone -- Taxes & Tipping -- Water Supply -- Electrical Supply -- Planning Your Trip -- When to Visit -- Pack Your Bags -- Getting Here -- Getting Around -- Money Matters -- Post Offices -- Staying Safe -- Special Concerns -- Terrorism -- Earthquakes -- Bird Flu -- Disabled Travelers -- Health -- Doctors & Dentists -- Pharmacies & Medication -- First Aid Kit -- Vaccinations -- Hospitals -- Restrooms -- Media.