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Dec 16, 2022Türkiye Commences Excavations of 1,800-Year-Old Soli Pompeiopolis Port
Excavation work recently started near present-day Mersin in southern Türkiye, unveiling the ancient port of Soli Pompeiopolis. The goal of these excavations is to unearth one of the most important historical ports of the Eastern Mediterranean, alongside its connection to the colonnaded street of the city. Professor Dr. Remzi Yağci, head of museology department, Dokuz Eylül University, leads the excavations.
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As you look ahead to winter travel, United Airlines and its MileagePlus loyalty program introduced MileagePlus miles pooling, which allows members to contribute and combine miles into a joint account. Groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account. As the first and only major U.S. airline to offer this feature, United also allows any MileagePlus member, whether relatives or close friends, to be in a pool with other members.
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Dec 9, 2022Hidden Gem: Discover Istanbul’s Vibrant Balat Neighborhood
The UNESCO World Heritage neighborhood of Balat rivals İstanbul’s Old City for its historic significance, with an added splash of color. Its cobbled hilly streets boast a full rainbow of houses, cafés, restaurants and churches painted in pinks, reds, oranges, yellows, greens and blues — parts even surpassing my native San Francisco’s steep, colorful corridors. The most vibrant stretch of homes, dating anywhere from 50 to 200 years old, runs along Kiremit Caddesi.