A fascinating Turkey tour connecting ancient dots: William Henry's September itinerary covers Istanbul, Ephesus, Cappadocia, and Şanlıurfa (ancient Edessa). Nearby Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe are must-sees. Mount Nemrut holds a 3,000-ft tomb-pyramid tied to Antiochus IV. The Shroud of Turin may have traveled to Edessa after Christ's ascension, staying until the 4th-5th century. Wow! 🏛️⛰️
Turkey pilgrimage links Göbekli Tepe, Mount Nemrut pyramid, and Shroud of Turin to Edessa
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- William Henry's September 1-12 Turkey tour visits Istanbul, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Şanlıurfa (ancient Edessa), Harran, Göbekli Tepe, and Karahan Tepe
- Mount Nemrut contains a 3,000-ft pyramidal structure associated with Antiochus IV, visited via sunrise/sunset pilgrimages
- The Shroud of Turin is said to have been taken to ancient Edessa (present-day Şanlıurfa) immediately after Christ's ascension and stored there until the 4th or 5th century
- The Revelation of the Magi text is believed to have originated in Edessa and describes a cave of treasures containing the original Ark of the Covenant and the robe of Adam
- Şanlıurfa is located right next to Göbekli Tepe
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