2000-year-old statues of Zeus and Aphrodite found in Aspendos Ancient City
2000-year-old statues of Zeus and Aphrodite from the Roman period were found during excavations in the ancient city of Aspendos. Aspendos is located in the Serik district of Antalya. Aspendos, which has a history dating back to the 10th century BC, was one of the most important cities of the Pamphylia Region. The city was
2200-year-old mosaic floor depicting the muse Kalliope was discovered in the ancient city of Side
During excavations in the ancient city of Side in southern Turkey, a 2nd century BC mosaic floor depicting the legendary Kalliope was discovered. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the discovery of the mosaic on its social media account X under the title A Historical Moment! The ancient city of Side, where the mosaic
Work on the arena of the 30 thousand-seat stadium in the ancient city of Perge has been completed
Work on the arena of the 30 thousand-seat stadium of the ancient city of Perge, one of the most organized Roman cities in Anatolia, has been completed. The ancient city of Perge, located 18 km east of Antalya, within the borders of Aksu district, was once the capital of the Pamphylia Region. During the Hellenistic
The first written evidence of the soul leaving the body in Anatolia: Kuttamuwa Stele
In the 8th century BC, a rich and powerful man named Kuttamuwa lived in the Gaziantep region of modern-day Turkey. Kuttamuwa served as a royal official. The basalt Kuttamuwa Stele, which Kuttamuwa inscribed while he was alive, gives us information about the belief system of the time. The inscription is written in Aramaic and Sam’al
The massive stadium of Sillyon Ancient City is being uncovered
The 10 thousand-seat stadium of the ancient city of Sillyon in Antalya’s Serik district is being uncovered. The excavation team has so far uncovered 25 percent of the stadium. Sillyon excavations are carried out by a team of 40 people under the leadership of Pamukkale University Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Taşkıran. Sillyon is
Excavations continue in the ancient city of Magarsus where Alexander the Great offered sacrifices
The excavations of the ancient city of Magarsus, where the Macedonian king Alexander the Great sacrificed to Athena Megarsis and Amphilochus, son of Amphiaraos, the legendary founder of the city, before the Battle of Issos, continue. Magarsus, one of the most important prophecy centers in the Eastern Mediterranean, is 49 km from Adana and 4
A colonnaded Roman street connected to the sea was unearthed in Antalya
A colonnaded Roman street connected to the sea has been discovered in Antalya, Turkey’s city of culture and tourism. 100 meters of the 800-meter-long road has been uncovered so far. The street was uncovered during the ongoing archaeological excavations at the Hıdırlık Tower, one of the historical symbols of Antalya. ‘Hıdırlık Tower Surrounding Archaeological Excavation
The 2,000-year-old lighthouse of Patara Ancient City will once again illuminate the way for sailors
The restoration works of the 2000-year-old lighthouse in the ancient city of Patara, which was the capital of the Lycian Union, have come to an end. The lighthouse is intended to give light to sailors again after centuries. Located in the Kaş district of Antalya, it was known as an important port city since the
Sarcophagus found during electricity cable renewal work in Hatay
A sarcophagus was found in Hatay, which was destroyed by a major earthquake in February last year, during the renewal work of the electricity cables started by the energy company. Thanks to the meticulous work of the workers, the sarcophagus was removed without damage and taken under protection by the Hatay Museum archaeologists. Mythological objects
Ancient reliefs become target of treasure hunters in Mersin
An academic has cautioned that urgent protection is required for the historic Adamkayalar (Men of Rock) reliefs in the southern province of Mersin, which have been vandalized by people looking to find supposedly hidden treasures. Adamkayalar is a place consisting of reliefs and figures made on the slopes of the Şeytan Deresi Canyon (Devil Creek