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Photo: Boubacar Amadou Cisse, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know Turkey's vibrant capital? Test your knowledge on Ankara's rich history, iconic landmarks, unique nature, and delicious cuisine.
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Although it comes from the Angora goat, this luxurious, durable fiber is called mohair. True Angora wool actually comes from the Angora rabbit. Ankara was historically the global center for mohair production.
Photo: Ltshears - Trisha M Shears, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Atakule is a major tourist attraction featuring an open observation deck and a revolving restaurant that offers panoramic views of the entire city. Its name translates roughly to Atatürk Tower.
Photo: A.Savin, Wikimedia Commons, FAL.
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Ankara Tava is a delicious regional dish traditionally made with tender lamb meat served over a bed of baked rice or orzo pilaf. As its name says ('tava' means pan), it is baked in a wide pan or tray, so the rice or orzo soaks up all the rich meat juices.
Photo: Garrett Ziegler, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Opened in 1943, Gençlik Parkı is one of the oldest and most beloved public parks in Ankara. It was built on a former swampland to provide a modern, green recreational space for the capital's residents.
Photo: Ömer Ünlü, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Timur won a decisive victory at the Battle of Ankara. This historic clash led to a period of chaos and civil war within the Ottoman Empire known as the Ottoman Interregnum.
Photo: 1436 artist, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Known as METU, this highly competitive university is famous for its focus on engineering and natural sciences. Its campus is also home to one of the largest pine forests in the Ankara region.
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Emin Onat, along with Orhan Arda, won the international competition to design Atatürk's final resting place. The design beautifully blends ancient Anatolian and modern minimalist architectural elements.
Photo: William Neuheisel from DC, US, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The temple walls preserve the Monumentum Ancyranum, the most complete surviving copy of the Res Gestae, which details the life and achievements of Rome's first emperor, Augustus.
Photo: Klaus-Peter Simon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations won this coveted title for its exceptional collection of Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Hittite artifacts. It is housed in two beautifully restored 15th-century Ottoman buildings.
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Many Turkish Angoras exhibit heterochromia, typically having one blue eye and one amber or green eye. This elegant, long-haired breed is considered a national treasure in Turkey.
Photo: Ankarakediler, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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