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Turkey (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary

Travel back in time with CNN's Salma Abdelaziz to visit places which can be said to have shaped the world we live in today, including the culinary history in Gaziantep, the ancient site of Göbeklitepe, and the monumental sculptures of Mount Nemrut.
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Updated Nov 8, 2025

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Nov 8, 2025 (United States)

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Salma Abdelaziz
Self - Host & CNN International Correspondent Self - Host & CNN International Correspondent   See fewer
Necmi Karul
Self - Archaeologist & Coordinator, Tas Tepeler Project Self - Archaeologist & Coordinator, Tas Tepeler Project   See fewer
Lee Clare
Self - Archaeologist & Research Lecturer, German Archaeological Institute Self - Archaeologist & Research Lecturer, German Archaeological Institute   See fewer
Ömür Akkor
Self - Chef & Food Historian Self - Chef & Food Historian   See fewer
Filiz Hösükoglu
Self - Food Consultant Self - Food Consultant   See fewer
Hakan Kurtbogan
Self - Director, Halil Usta Restaurant Self - Director, Halil Usta Restaurant   See fewer
Burhan Çagdas
Self - Fifth Generation Owner, Imam Cagdas restaurant Self - Fifth Generation Owner, Imam Cagdas restaurant   See fewer
Ibrahim Toprak
Self - Tour Guide & Archaeology Student Self - Tour Guide & Archaeology Student   See fewer
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