The remains of a 1800-year-old female statue and frieze fragments depicting mythological narratives discovered in the ancient city of Olba
During archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Olba in the district of Silifke, Mersin, a female statue believed to date back to the 2nd century AD and two frieze fragments depicting mythological scenes were unearthed. The excavations of the ancient city of Olba, known as the center of the Kingdom of Olba, continue under
Aççana mound, which hosts the Mushki Kingdom affected by the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake, is being restored using traditional methods
Aççana mound, hosts to the Mushki Kingdom, which was severely damaged by two major earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş in February, is being restored with traditional methods. The operations at the mound, whose remains are dated back to 3,500 years ago, are being conducted by a 25-member team led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Akar, the head