Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Cultural and Geographic Treasures of Turkey
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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- 1. Famous former Byzantine church and mosque in Istanbul
- 2. Medieval Turkish dynasty influential before the Ottomans
- 3. Region known for its unique rock formations and cave dwellings
- 6. Founder and first president of modern Turkey
- 8. Historic empire centered in Turkey from the 14th to 20th centuries
- 9. Turkish spiced meatballs often served with rice or bread
- 11. Sea located in northwest Turkey connecting the Aegean and Black Seas
- 13. Turkey's largest city, straddling Europe and Asia
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- 4. Alternate spelling of a region with fairy chimneys and hot air balloons
- 5. One of the two major rivers flowing through eastern Turkey
- 7. Strait dividing Istanbul into European and Asian sides
- 10. Ancient city famous for its legendary war in mythology
- 12. The Asian part of Turkey, also called Asia Minor
- 14. The main language spoken in Turkey
- 15. Popular dish made of grilled meat, often lamb or beef
- 16. A popular airport city near the Turkish southern coast