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Cyprus

An old church sits atop a mountain in the Kyrenia mountain range on the island of Cyprus. 12th and 15th century frescoes churches dot the mountain ranges and valleys of Cyprus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Ashcraft)

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Cyprus

Beachgoers enjoy the sand and turf at Acapulco Hotel Saturday, Oct. 11, 2009, on the island of Cyprus. The beaches in Cyprus are popular for their clean, soft sand and clear ocean water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Ashcraft)

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Cyprus

Much of northern Cyprus is home to the Kyrenia mountain range. The mountains sit parallel to many harbor towns, beach resorts and winding trails used for exploring. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Ashcraft)

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Cyprus

A sunset overlooks Acapulco Hotel Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, illuminating the seascape surrounding the island of Cyprus. The beaches in Cyprus are popular for their clean, soft sand and clear ocean water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Ashcraft)

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Intricate!

A decorative silk carpet sits on display during the handmade carpet orientation at the Club Complex Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The orientation was led by Mr. Moore and his wife, Carol, who have traveled all over Turkey and have been collecting carpet knowledge for over 25 years. The orientation introduced structure, material, regions of origin and characteristic qualities of carpets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Ashcraft)

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Beautiful!

Fred Moore, 39th Contracting Squadron, shows Incirlik members a wool carpet originating from Central Turkey during the handmade carpet orientation at the Club Complex Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The orientation was put on by Mr. Moore and his wife, Carol, who have traveled all over Turkey and have been collecting carpet knowledge for over 25 years. The orientation introduced structure, material, regions of origin and characteristic qualities of carpets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Ashcraft)

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Hand made handmades!

Tools used by carpet makers sit on display during a handmade carpet orientation at the Club Complex Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The orientation was led by Mr. Moore and his wife, Carol, who have traveled all over Turkey and have been collecting carpet knowledge for over 25 years. The orientation introduced structure, material, regions of origin and characteristic qualities of carpets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Ashcraft)

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Ballons over Turkey

Hot air balloons soar over a valley of the dramatic rock formations that form the famous moonscape of the region of Cappadocia, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Lauren Padden)

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Turkish sunset

The sun sets behind a stone house which sits in front of the Ortahisar Castle in the region of Cappadocia, Turkey. Ortahisar translates to middle castle, which received its name from its central location to multiple towns within the region. Many settlements, from small cave houses to elaborate underground cities, have been excavated throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)

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Open Air Museum

Rooms carved into the rock at the Open Air Museum are examples of the different communities in Goreme, Turkey. The museum has 11 rock-cut churches with frescoes dating to the 10th-12th centuries.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Lauren Padden)

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Frescoe

A frescoe fills the wall of a church at the Open Air Museum in Goreme, Turkey. The museum has 11 rock-cut churches with many frescoes dating to the 10th-12th centuries.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)

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Turkish pottery

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Turkish pottery

A Turkish artisan demonstrates how to sculpt a flower pot on a kick-style pottery wheel in an Avanos, Turkey, pottery shop. The town of Avanos is known for its terra-cotta products. Inside, the shop shelves were filled with clay jars, hand painted plates, wine carafes and goblets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)

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Destination Turkey: Istanbul

Numerous spices line a shop at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul Turkey. The bazaar has sold spices, figs, honey and other exotics since the 1660s. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)

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Destination Turkey: Istanbul

The large domed ceiling displays the beautiful tiles that have given the of the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, or the Blue Mosque, its nickname. Construction on the mosque began in 1606 and concluded in 1616. The mosque has six minarets and 260 windows. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)

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Destination Turkey: Istanbul

A chandelier hangs from the ceiling of the Sultan Ahmet Mosque or the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey. The Blue Mosque receives its nick-name from the thousands of blue tiles that adorn the interior. Construction on the mosque began in 1606 and concluded in 1616. The mosque has six minarets and 260 windows. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)

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Destination Turkey: Istanbul

A chandelier hangs from the ceiling of the Imperial Hall in the Harem of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul Turkey. In this hall the Sultan and his wives would enjoy religious festivals, wedding ceremonies and entertainment. Topkapi Palace, which sits on four courts, also has a treasury, a mint, gardens and even the Tower of Justice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)

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Destination Turkey: Istanbul

The Bosphorus Bridge crosses Bosphorus Straight and links Europe to Asia in the city of Istanbul. The suspension bridge was completed in 1973 and cost $200 million. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and has also been called Byzantium and Constantinople throughout history and links Europe to Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)

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Destination Turkey: Istanbul

A view of Istanbul and the harbor of Golden Horn from the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul Turkey. Istanbul has also been called Byzantium and Constantinople throughout history. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and links Europe to Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)

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