An Irishman in Northern Mesopotamia: A Journey of Discovery in South-East Trkiye A Personal Perspective

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Embark on an extraordinary odyssey through south-east Trkiye with Nicholas Mackey as he guides you through a captivating region embraced by the legendary Euphrates and Tigris riversthe Cradle of Civilisation. Here he explores the ancient wonders of Antakya, Dara, Harran, Mardin, Gaziantep, and Diyarbakir, peeling back the layers of empires, cultures and peoples that have shaped millennia. Gbeklitepe and Karahan Tepe, near the contemporary city of anlurfa/Urfa, stand as iconic archaeological landmarks with the promise to revolutionize our understanding of the past. Artefacts from these locations, dating back nearly 12,000 years, challenge established notions of the origins of civilisation. His daily journal serves as the genesis of this literary tour-de-force: a seamless blend of travelogue, memoir, history, archaeology, poetry, prose, and memorable imagery evocative of Nicholas coming of age in Ireland with an unquenchable desire to travel, to seek and find (Whitman). This is not just an eclectic tale but also will remain an enduring presence in your mind, while inviting you to rethink the fabric of our shared human history.

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Nicholas Mackey is a writer and photographer whose lifelong passion for storytelling and visual exploration began in childhood when he received a camera as a gift. A Trinity College Dublin natural sciences graduate, his diverse career spans teaching, film directing, journalism, commerce, and a stint as diplomatic attach. A published author and Royal Photographic Societys 2021 Documentary Photographer of the Year nominee, Nicholas has exhibited at the Royal Academy, London. He is currently Photography Writer for Arts Etc. magazine and his latest project, An Irishman in Northern Mesopotamia, intricately weaves travelogue, history, ideas, poetry and captivating photography.