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Engin Ertan

Photographer, cyclist, and lifelong student of archaeology, culture, philosophy, art, music, and ethnic traditions.

I explore Türkiye one stage at a time, following roads that connect landscapes, history, culture, and people.

Journeys
Ionia to Halicarnassos — the ancient Aegean world
The Sufi Trail — Anatolia's spiritual heritage
Mesopotamia — ancient civilizations and living traditions


EE Bici
75 years.
Still curious. Still riding. Still learning.
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went for a bike ride

about 15 hours ago

Istanbul Asean

Usual leisure area

Time

7h59m

Distance

16.0km

Speed

14.0km/h

Ascent

110m

Descent

110m

went for a bike ride

5 days ago

Bakery Zerun

Best bread.

Time

0h20m

Distance

2.88km

Speed

11.3km/h

Ascent

70m

likes this.

went for a bike ride

June 30, 2026

Uchisar to Nevsehir end of Mesopotamian journey

My bike tour ended in Mardin but this is the end of the journey

Time

3h46m

Distance

15.9km

Speed

15.0km/h

Ascent

190m

Descent

190m

went for a hike

June 28, 2026

Sabesos Hike

Under excavation

Time

0h24m

Distance

398m

Speed

3.3km/h

went cycling

June 26, 2026

Cappadocia Uchisar to Nevsehir

Road is good. Really comfortable ride.

Time

7h30m

Distance

28.6km

Speed

13.4km/h

Ascent

290m

Descent

290m

and like this.

went for a hike

June 23, 2026

Cappadocia2

Amazing landscape and light every day of the year.

Time

1h23m

Distance

3.29km

Speed

4.3km/h

Ascent

40m

Descent

40m

and like this.

went cycling

June 15, 2026

Antalya Ride

Time

5h57m

Distance

17.1km

Speed

14.6km/h

Ascent

90m

Descent

110m

likes this.

went for a hike

June 8, 2026

Farewell to Mardin

Time

1h02m

Distance

5.15km

Speed

10.0km/h

Ascent

30m

Descent

150m

, and like this.

went for a bike ride

June 1, 2026

5. Urfa Gobeklitepe

Amazing to see the original ancient field aging to 10000 years.
Museum and excavation are complementary.

Time

9h22m

Distance

59.3km

Speed

16.0km/h

Ascent

640m

Descent

640m

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went cycling

May 29, 2026

5. Urfa at night

Time

12h10m

Distance

11.0km

Speed

10.2km/h

Ascent

70m

Descent

80m

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went for a hike

May 26, 2026

3. Gaziantep Hike

It's a fascinating city.
The culture contains a lot of ethnicity that is reflected through food, language, art, history, all.
Warm hearted people offering generous gifts.

Time

5h24m

Distance

3.06km

Speed

3.8km/h

Ascent

10m

Descent

20m

and like this.

went cycling

May 21, 2026

2. Adana Archeological Museum

The previous ride reinforced the knowledge in the museum that gives you insight feeling. 3000 years ago people used to struggle with mother nature just as today.
And the passes in Gulek or Pozantı were the gates to Mesopotamia or Anatolia.

Time

9h02m

Distance

23.3km

Speed

12.9km/h

Ascent

70m

Descent

70m

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May 21, 2026

You have a life like a pistachio 😊😉❤️

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went cycling

May 18, 2026

Etapa 1.1: Cappadocia to Pozantı

Road is to highest standards.
Minimum traffic. But weather conditions are not predictable as this area is Taurus mountains.

Time

12h14m

Distance

132km

Speed

18.3km/h

Ascent

990m

Descent

930m

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May 18, 2026

You have a pistachio-like life, Dad

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went for a bike ride

May 14, 2026

1. Uchisar, Avanos, Nevşehir, Uçhisar loop

Love Valley and Red Valley added

Weather conditions prepared me for Taurus mountains

Time

7h55m

Distance

41.7km

Speed

16.0km/h

Ascent

480m

Descent

670m

, and like this.

May 25, 2026

Hey Carol. Thank you.

I am from Istanbul.

At present I am on my solo tour, Cappadocia to Mesapotamia. Fantastic places.

went cycling

May 13, 2026

1. Shimano Nevsehir

Last checks before the tour.

Time

4h16m

Distance

25.7km

Speed

15.0km/h

Ascent

260m

Descent

240m

likes this.

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