The Hellenisation process began in the time of Alexander the Great and lasted until the Byzantine empire.
Then there were the Assyrian, Greek, Thracian, Urartia and Armenian civilizations that in turn existed in this area. The first major empire in the region was established by the Hittites, starting from the 18th century BC. The key position between Europe and Asia makes Turkey an extremely important geo-strategic position. Turkey is a transcontinental country, mostly located in West Asia and a small part located in Southeast Europe. That is why the crescent moon symbol on its national flag carries many different layers of meaning. Located at the crossroad of Europe and Asia, Turkey has always been influenced by many different cultures throughout its course of history.
