Istanbul, the capital of the Ottoman Empire in the 1890s. Published by Reinhold Kühn Publishing House in Berlin. Vienna State Archive.

🔴 Hamas lideri İsmail Heniyye, İran’ın başkenti Tahran’da İsrail tarafından düzenlenen suikast sonucu öldürüldü. 📌 Heniyye, dün İran Meclisi’nde düzenlenen 9’uncu Cumhurbaşkanı Mesud Pezeşkiyan’ın yemin törenine katılmıştı. 🔴 Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an assassination by Israel in Tehran, the capital of Iran. 📌 Haniyeh had attended the swearing-in ceremony of the 9th President, Masoud Pezeshkian, in the Iranian Parliament yesterday. #hamas #ismailhaniyeh #gazagenocide

Istanbul, the capital of the Ottoman Empire in the 1890s. Published by Reinhold Kühn Publishing House in Berlin. Vienna State Archive. #Istanbul #OttomanEmpire #Ottoman #history #historical #historic #Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Extended Session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where he arrived for the 24th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation.

17 Facts You May Not Know About Yemen:🇾🇪 (1). Yemen is located in the Middle East on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. (2). It is one of the oldest inhabited regions in the world, with a history dating back thousands of years. (3). Sana'a is the capital and largest city of Yemen. (4). Yemen has a population of over 30 million people. (5). Arabic is the official language, and Islam is the predominant religion. (6). The country is known for its rich cultural heritage, including architecture, literature, and music. (7). Yemen is famous for its ancient cities, including Shibam, known as the "Manhattan of the Desert" for its mud skyscrapers. (8). The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with qat (a mild stimulant) being a significant cash crop. (9). Yemen has been historically known for its coffee, with the port city of Mocha giving its name to a famous coffee variety. (10). The country has faced political instability and conflict in recent years, leading to humanitarian crises. (11). Yemen has a diverse landscape, including mountains, deserts, and coastline along the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. (12). The Old City of Sana'a is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its unique architecture and bustling souks. (13). Yemeni cuisine is flavorful and diverse, featuring dishes like mandi (slow-cooked meat and rice) and salta (a spicy stew). (14). The country has a rich tradition of poetry, with Yemeni poets being highly esteemed in Arab literature. (15). Yemeni weddings are elaborate affairs, often lasting several days and featuring traditional music, dance, and feasting. (16). The country has a high rate of child marriage, with many girls married off before the age of 18. (17). Yemen's Socotra Island is renowned for its unique biodiversity, including the iconic dragon's blood tree. #historicalfacts #middleeast #fareast

Edirne is a city in the northwest Turkey close to Turkey’s borders with Greece and Bulgaria. The city was founded as Hadrianopolis, named after the Roman emperor Hadrian, which is still used in the modern Greek language. The city of Edirne was the official Ottoman capital city for at least half a century after the defeat of Sultan Bayezid II by Timur and before the conquest of Constantinople. 🌍 Stay tuned to discover the next destination of #BrillioAroundTheWorld!

Turkmenistan 🇹🇲 Sitting on the edge of the Silk Road, Turkmenistan today is characterised by sharp contrasts, from the futuristic building projects of the capital to remote communities living among the sands. Offering a unique blend of ancient history, vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, explore the ruins of ancient cities like Merv, witness the surreal beauty of the Darvaza Gas Crater, and experience the hospitality of Turkmen people. It's a destination off the beaten path, promising unforgettable adventures.

Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi Citadel or Mountain Castle 🇪🇬☪️ Salah al-Din Citadel is one of the most important landmarks of Islamic Cairo, and one of the most ancient military castles built in the Middle Ages. Its strategic location at the top of Mount Mokattam provided a wonderful view of all of Cairo’s historical landmarks. The fortified walls around the capitals of Islamic Egypt, along with the citadel, provided further protection against any attack. .

Al-Azhar University was founded in 970 or 972 by the Fatimid Caliphate, is the chief center of Arabic literature and Islamic learning worldwide. By the mid-19th century, al-Azhar was considered the capital of Sunni legal expertise, a main center of power in the Islamic world, and a rival to Damascus, Mekkah, and Baghdad. Below is a rare late-19th-century photo of Al Azhar University in Cairo, where students and teachers are seen engaged in study and discussion.

Malé, Capital City of Maldives 🇲🇻 ▪️The City's area is estimated as 8.3 Sq.KMs; that's about 830 Hectares ▪️Simply, if the City was a perfect Square, it would measure 2.9 KMs in length (and width) ▪️Despite its small size in area, the City is home to 211,908 people; and hence, ▪️It's population density is estimated as 25,421 Sq.KMs, ▪️It's the world's most densely populated Capital City ▪️Now, if the Word was to live as dense as Malé, then the entire global population can fit in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 ▪️The City doesn't have a mountain, and it's highest elevation is estimated as 2.4 Meters above sea level ▪️Despite its small size, Maldives 🇲🇻 received nearly 1.9 Million Tourists in 2023, majority being from Russia 🇷🇺, India 🇮🇳 and China 🇨🇳 ▪️The country is home to 176 resorts, 809 guesthouses, and 14 hotels, and is attractive to all budgets, with a wide variety of accommodation options