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Chinese porcelains, copper coffee pots, and some other items were recently discovered in the Mediterranean seabed were believed to have dated way back in the 17th century.

Places

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. With a population of 14.1 million, the city forms one of the largest urban agglomerations in Europe and is the third-largest city in the world by population within city limits Istanbul is such a diverse city that it's almost impossible to split it up into definable districts. The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there.