The ex-Sixers player is moving across the ocean to continue his basketball career, making the Allen Iverson Besiktas contract in Istanbul big news for NBA fans.
In light of Allen Iverson’s decision to play for a Turkish team over a Chinese team or another American city, here is a selection of features unique to Turkey, ranging from the architecture, fashion and food, to the history, humor and the women.
45 Unique Turkish Features
In Celebration of the Allen Iverson Besiktas Contract in Turkey:
Amelia Roblin — Oct 25, 2010 — World
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Scandalous Photography
Nejat Talas Captures Heated Moments
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Turkish Bath Fashion
Kate Moss ‘Hammam' Shoot for W Magazine
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Ice Sauna
The Snow Room Anti-Sauna
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Reinvented Burqas
Erkan Coruh is a Turkish Designer That Mixes Islam & the West
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Magic Fish Spa
Doctor Fish Nibble Your Dead Skin
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Exotic Beaches
Concierge's Top List of The 'World's Sexiest Beaches'
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Liquid-Like Art Centers
The Izmir Opera House Proposal from Nuvist Architecture & Design
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Billion Dollar Hotels
The Mardan Palace Luxury Surpasses Larger Than Life Status
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Inappropriate Statues
H.U.T.A. Portrays Stupidity with 'Head Up Their Ass' Sculptures
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Clothing-Optional Travel Destinations
Top Spots to Take It All Off
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Cruise Ship Hotels on Land
$50 Million Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Mediterranean
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Turkey-Inspired Menswear
Umit Benan's SS '11 Collection is Inspired by His Homeland
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Fish Pedicures
Fishy Nibblefest is The Latest in Spa Treatment
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Sexy Global Boutique Hotels
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Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Be Like Batman
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Middle East Fashion Photography
Istanbul by W Magazine with Lara Stone
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Auto Malls With Racetracks
Autopia Europia Lets You Race the Cars They are Selling
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Turkish Luxury & Design Resort
Adam & Eve Hotels
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Creepy Museum Exhibits
From Toilet Museums to Exhibits of Medieval Torture Devices
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Revolving Hotels
Hotel Marmara Antalya Rotates, Flotates and... Awesometates
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Oversized Omelets
Turkish Chefs Create the World's Largest Omelet for World Egg Day
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Extraordinary Composite Images
‘The Harem' by Anthony Gayton Travels the Globe
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Ottoman Empire Runways
Spring 2010 Menswear Features Arab Inspiration
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Multi-Cultural Fashion Fusion
Tao Fall 2009 Celebrated Folkloric Patterns and Dirndl Skirts
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Street Art Tech Stunts
HP Touchsmart Graffiti Wall Features Art from Turbo of Turkey
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Seductive Radio Ads
FM Music That Turns You On
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Sports Commentators as Players
'NTV Spor' Analysts are IN the Action
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Fake Google Store Pops Up in Istanbul
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Culture-Driven Economic Revivals
Coal & Steel Region Forges Art Future as EU Culture Capital
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Freaky Global Beauty Rituals
From Bird-Poo Facials to Placenta Shakes
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Provocative Magazine Covers
Striking MediaCat Cover Art Causes Controversy and Debate
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Rocky Tourism
Earthy Destinations Like Natural Rock Formations Gain Popularity
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Loch Ness Monster Mosques
'Sinan the Great Mosque' Takes Islamic Architecture in a New Direction
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Eco Mixed-Use Complexes
The One & Ortakoy by Global Architectural Development
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Bacon Flavor Vodka Recipe
Yes, Everything is on the Web
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Musically Inspired Temples
Sonic Temple Draws International Crowds
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Seismic Superstructures
The Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Can Withstand Severe Earthquakes
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Healthy Turkish Fastfood
Salmon Kebab
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Bad Luck Bracelets
These Evil Eye Amulets will Avert Wicked Influences
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European Pop Culture
Worst Eurovision Songs Of All Time
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Helpful Umbrellas
'The Guide' Shows Tourists the Way
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Refound City Exploration
Once-Buried Ancient Urban Civilizations Worth a Visit
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Scary Food Scenarios
Talcid Shows You Don't Have to be Afraid
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Earth-Shattering Headlines
Dask Compulsary Earthquake Insurance Ad Shakes You Into Action
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Gourmet Cooking Salts
Turkish Black Pyramid Sea Salt is Darker and Stronger
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Cozy Reimagined Shoes
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Collaborative Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers
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