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Excavations Resume at Tralleis Ancient City in Aydın: Italian Archaeologists Join 2025 Season

Excavations Resume at Tralleis Ancient City in Aydın: Italian Archaeologists Join 2025 Season

The ancient city of Tralleis, located in the Efeler district of Aydın and considered one of the region’s earliest settlements, has entered its 29th year of archaeological excavations. The 2025 excavation season is currently underway, focusing mainly on the bath and gymnasium complex, with a new team of archaeologists arriving from Italy to join the

2,000-Year-Old Shops and Stoa Unearthed in Patara, the Capital of the Ancient Lycian League

2,000-Year-Old Shops and Stoa Unearthed in Patara, the Capital of the Ancient Lycian League

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable new section of the ancient city of Patara, located in Türkiye’s Antalya province, revealing a series of 2,000-year-old shops and a stoa (colonnaded walkway) near the city’s monumental gate. Once the capital of the Lycian League, one of the earliest known democratic federations in history, Patara continues to captivate with

Karakuş Tumulus

Queen’s Tombs of the Kommagene Kingdom to Be Unveiled at Karakuş Tumulus in Adıyaman

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced plans to excavate the queen’s tombs at the Karakuş Tumulus, located in Adıyaman, Türkiye. These tombs are believed to belong to Isas, the wife of King Antiochos I, their daughter Antiokhis, and granddaughter Aka of the ancient Kommagene Kingdom. Following detailed georadar and geophysical surveys that identified

7.7-Million-Year-Old Fossil Bed Discovered by Goat Herder in Central Türkiye

7.7-Million-Year-Old Fossil Bed Discovered by Goat Herder in Central Türkiye

A chance discovery by a goat herder in central Türkiye has led scientists to uncover a fossil-rich site dating back 7.7 million years, offering rare insights into the region’s prehistoric ecosystem. Located near Yamula Dam in the Kocasinan district of Kayseri, the site has become one of the most significant fossil zones in Anatolia. Excavations

The Stratonikeia Library

The Stratonikeia Library, Raised by the Hands of a Master from Ephesus, Emerges from the Earth

In the Yatağan district of Muğla, Turkey, a long-silent sanctuary of knowledge nestled among timeworn marble stones is being brought back to life through the meticulous work of archaeologists. Located in the ancient city of Stratonikeia — often referred to as the “City of Gladiators” — a Roman-era library is reemerging, captivating history enthusiasts not

Olympos Ancient City Opens Roman-Era Rock-Cut Tombs

Olympos Ancient City Opens Roman-Era Rock-Cut Tombs to Visitors

One of Turkey’s most captivating archaeological treasures, the Olympos Ancient City in Antalya’s Kumluca district, is unveiling a new chapter in its 2,000-year-old story. This year, previously inaccessible Roman-era rock-cut tombs have been cleared and integrated into the site’s official visitor route—offering history enthusiasts and cultural travelers a rare glimpse into the funerary traditions of

Tralleis ancient city

Tralleis Ancient City to Open for Visitors in August

The ancient city of Tralleis, located in the Efeler district of Aydın, Türkiye, is expected to open to visitors in August 2025 following long-term archaeological and restoration work. The project is part of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s “Heritage for the Future” initiative, which focuses on reviving historically significant sites across the country. Excavation

1,000-Year-Old Sundial Found in Ani Ancient City Goes on Public Display in Türkiye

1,000-Year-Old Sundial Found in Ani Ancient City Goes on Public Display in Türkiye

A remarkable 1,000-year-old sundial, recently unearthed in the ancient city of Ani—located near Türkiye’s eastern border with Armenia—has been unveiled to the public for the first time. This rare medieval timekeeping instrument was discovered during archaeological excavations at a historic bath complex within the site and is now being exhibited at the Kars Museum. Ani,

Manisa Museum Reopens After 25 Years: A Journey Through 12,000 Years of History

Located in the heart of western Türkiye, the Manisa Museum has reopened its doors to visitors after a 25-year closure. Now housed in a new, modern facility in the Yunusemre district, the museum offers a comprehensive view of Anatolia’s cultural and historical richness — spanning from the Paleolithic Age to the Ottoman Empire. A New

Ancient Tombs Dating Back Over 3,500 Years Discovered in Luxor, Egypt

Ancient Tombs Dating Back Over 3,500 Years Discovered in Luxor, Egypt

Archaeological excavations in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor have led to the discovery of three ancient tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (circa 1550 BCE). Located in the Dra Abu el-Naga necropolis on the west bank of the Nile, the tombs are believed to belong to high-ranking officials who played significant roles

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