-**Turkey** is a Eurasian nation, a crossroads bridging [Europe](/wiki/europe) and [Asia](/wiki/asia). Its ancient lands have witnessed the rise of many civilizations, from the [Hittites](/wiki/hittites) and [ancient Greece](/wiki/ancient-greece) to the [Roman](/wiki/roman_empire), [Byzantine](/wiki/byzantine_empire), and [Ottoman Empires](/wiki/ottoman-empire), now flourishing with vibrant culture and diverse landscapes. Its population is primarily composed of [Turks](/wiki/turks), with significant [Kurdish](/wiki/kurds), [Arabic](/wiki/arabs), and other minority groups contributing to its rich cultural mosaic. Major cities like [Istanbul](/wiki/istanbul), the historical capital, and [Ankara](/wiki/ankara), the modern capital, serve as centers of commerce, culture, and history.
+**Turkey** is a Eurasian nation, a crossroads bridging [Europe](/wiki/europe) and [Asia](/wiki/asia), known for its vibrant culture and diverse landscapes. Its population is primarily composed of [Turks](/wiki/turks), with significant [Kurdish](/wiki/kurds), [Arabic](/wiki/arabs), and other minority groups contributing to its rich cultural mosaic. Major cities like [Istanbul](/wiki/istanbul), the historical capital, and [Ankara](/wiki/ankara), the modern capital, serve as centers of commerce, culture, and history.
+## History
+Turkey's ancient lands have a long and rich history, witnessing the rise of many significant civilizations. From the [Hittites](/wiki/hittites) and [Ancient Greece](/wiki/ancient-greece) to the [Roman Empire](/wiki/roman-empire), [Byzantine Empire](/wiki/byzantine-empire), and [Ottoman Empire](/wiki/ottoman-empire), the region has been a crucible of historical events and cultural exchange.