Being the home to a rich variety of tribes and nations of people since 6500 B.C., Anatolia has been called the cradle of civilization. Hattis, Phrygians, Urartians, Lycians, Lydians, Ionians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans have all made important contributions to Turkish history and ancient sites and ruins scattered throughout the country give proof of each civilizations unique distinction. From the days of the Neolithic city, Catalhoyuk, the worlds oldest town dating back to 6.500 B.C. up to the present, Turkey boasts a rich culture that through the centuries has made a lasting impression on modern civilization. Bridging continents and cultures throughout centuries, and yet being a powerhouse of modernity, development and harmony, Turkey offers everyone something to look for.

Address: Embassy of the Turkish Republic. Address: Diplomatic Enclave, Street 1, Islamabad
Telephone: (051) 831 98 00
Fax: (051) 227 87 52
Website: http://www.turkishembassy.org.pk/