TURKEY
I travelled to Turkey in the 90's to shoot program for the Off the Map television series.

​​Hope Beverstein journeys to uncover hidden ruins and meets with the Kurdish people in Turkey.  Discover a gold mine of crafts in the world's first covered bazaar in Istanbul and visit Mount Ararat; the site of Noah's Ark.

​The original music is not used here due to copyright reasons. Portions of the narration entwined with the original music is also omitted.​​​​​

Hope Beverstein journeys to uncover hidden ruins and meets with the Kurdish people in Turkey.  Discover a gold mine of crafts in the world's first covered bazaar in Istanbul and visit Mount Ararat; the site of Noah's Ark.

Hope has her hands covered with henna and chats with locals over tea. ​

On a snowy day, Hope climbs a hill to visit a famous Turkish ruin.​

Hope visits ancient buildings along the ancient silk route.​

Hope and her guide enjoys an old Turkish city.
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Hope and her guide Raihad visit the covered market where she bargains for a handbag.

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 She meets an old woman selling dolls.
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Hope learns how to pray in the fashion of Islam.
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At an ancient bridge, Hope meets an friendly old man. ​

On her final days in Turkey, Hope enjoys a Turkish bath and cultural event.

Hope visits the famous beehive houses.  


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Hope closely watches carpet weaving.​
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Hope visits the presumed sight of the Ark.
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Hope visits the underground city in Cappadosia.
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Hope watches a Turkish cultural performance.

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