Gavur Beşiği Cave: A Hidden Byzantine Sanctuary
Nestled in the lush Çamlık Nature Monument of Konya’s Derebucak district, Gavur Beşiği Cave is a hidden paradise. It captivates visitors with its natural beauty and historical significance. Locals also call it the “Painted Cave,” and it awaits discovery like a treasure trove. Whispers of History: Traces of the Past Gavur Beşiği Cave is relatively
Archaeologists Discover Rare Boundary Stone From the Tetrarchy Period of the Roman Empire
Excavations at Tel Avel Beit Ma’akha, located about 1.2 miles south of Metula in northern Galilee, have led to an extraordinary find: a rare Roman boundary stone dating back to the Tetrarchy era. This ancient artifact provides valuable insights into land ownership, regional settlement patterns, and the administrative practices of the Roman Empire. Insights into
Silent Witnesses of History Under the Silver Lights of the Milky Way: Gerdekkaya and Yazılıkaya
In the skies of Eskişehir, the eternal dance of stars meets the silent witnesses of history. The majestic sweep of the Milky Way embraces the millennia-old Gerdekkaya and Yazılıkaya monuments in the mystical Phrygian Valley, bathed in a silvery glow. This magical moment is immortalized by talented Eskişehir-based astrophotographer Murat Oktay. A Cosmic Convergence: Time
Leonardo da Vinci’s Secret Passages Under Sforza Castle Revealed by Radar
Milan’s Sforza Castle, a symbol of Italian history, has long fascinated historians, engineers, and architects. Built in the 15th century, it has served as a fortress, residence, and seat of power. Now, a groundbreaking technological investigation led by the Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with Sforza Castle and with technical support from Codevintec, has uncovered
First archaeological evidence of the Kaskas, the Hittites’ fierce enemies, discovered
The Kaskas, known as the relentless enemies of the Hittites who established the first central state in Anatolia, have long remained shrouded in mystery. Residing in the Black Sea region, these tribes continuously launched raids into Hittite territory, becoming a persistent thorn in their side. Until now, archaeological findings related to the Kaskas had not
Gerga Inscribed Monumental Statue Found in Farmhouse 14 Years Ago Left to Its Fate
The Gerga Monumental Statue, stolen from the ancient city of Gerga in the Karia region, has been left to its fate after being discovered 14 years ago in a farmhouse. Rescued from antiquities traffickers, the Gerga statue was initially handed over to the İzmir Archaeology Museum, where it was stored in a neglected corner. Recently
In Türkiye, stones belonging to a military strategy game played by Roman soldiers have been found
Turkish archaeologists have discovered stones belonging to a military strategy game played among Roman soldiers in the 5th century AD. The discovery occurred during excavation work at the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in the Eskipazar district of Karabük. The finding of the strategy game stones confirms that Hadrianopolis hosted a Roman military garrison during that
The Konya Time Museum, which holds the distinction of being the first and only time museum in Türkiye
The Konya Time Museum is Türkiye’s first time museum, which stops the flow of time and takes visitors on a journey into the past. The museum is located on a hill in the southwest of the Sille neighborhood in the Selçuklu district of Konya. Surrounding the museum are the graves of Muslim and Christian citizens
The 2,600-year-old lost Kubaba Temple has been discovered during the excavations at Amasya Oluz Mound
The lost Kubaba Temple, dating back 2,600 years and providing significant findings about religious beliefs and rituals in Anatolia, has been discovered at Oluz Mound. Oluz Mound is located near the Çekerek River (ancient Skylax), one of the branches of the Yeşilırmak (ancient Iris) in the Göynücek district of Amasya province. Under the leadership of
The tombstones in the Seljuk Cemetery in Konya are being restored
The historical tombstones in the Musalla Cemetery, one of the prominent Seljuk cemeteries in Konya, which served as the capital of the Anatolian Seljuks, are being restored. Musalla Cemetery is located in the central district of Selçuklu in Konya. Recently, new burial areas are not being permitted. The restoration of the historical tombstones in Musalla