Tales and Legends
The Legend of Shahmaran
Tarsus, Mersin
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Tales, crafts, lost instruments and regional words: wander, listen to and examine the memory of Anatolia.
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Anatolian legends, folktales and oral narratives passed down through generations.
Time-honored craft traditions shaped by master artisans in tile, copper, stone and weaving.
Musical instruments that left a mark on Anatolia's sonic memory and are rarely heard today.
Local words and expressions reflecting the landscape, daily life and culture of Anatolia's regions.