Turkey is a state in southeastern Europe and southwest Asia, whose culture combines ancient Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman traditions. Today, Turkey ranks first in the world in the number of historical and archaeological sites and is a record holder in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it is here that 2 of the 7 Wonders of the World are located - Halicarnassus Mausoleum in Bodrum and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis in the ancient city of Ephesus.
