“This neighborhood has seen quite a transformation,” I mused, gesturing towards the bustling heart of Bağlıca Mahallesi. Gone are the days of a sleepy village on the outskirts of Ankara. Today, Bağlıca Mahallesi stands as a testament to Ankara’s rapid modernization. It’s a fascinating blend of old and new. We see it in the architecture, the pace of life, even in the air itself. Bağlıca Mahallesi wasn’t always a neighborhood, you know. Originally, it was a village, a much smaller dot on the map. Records show it settled as early as 1530, known then as “Bağluca.” It even played host to the Ahi Brotherhood, a prominent guild in Ottoman times. A testament to their presence lies in the village cemetery. The tomb of Ahi Mesud, one of Ankara’s leading Ahi figures, rests there to this day. Over time, Ankara’s growth swallowed up Bağlıca. The village became a neighborhood, legally so in 2004. It’s now a thriving part of Etimesgut district and a window into the city’s evolution.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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