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Boyabat Castle

Boyabat Castle: 2,700 Years of Paphlagonian Legacy

Located at the northernmost edge of Türkiye, Sinop is a city not only known for its natural beauty but also for its deep-rooted historical heritage. One of the most striking remnants of this heritage is Boyabat Castle, an ancient stronghold built around 2,700 years ago by the Paphlagonians. Perched on a rugged cliff overlooking the

Skull with Greek inscription 'Pilgrim Dimitrakis' found in Sinop

Skull with Greek inscription ‘Pilgrim Dimitrakis’ found in Sinop

A male skull with the Greek inscription “Pilgrim Dimitrakis” was found in the Balatlar Church in Sinop on the Black Sea coast of Türkiye. The building, known as Balatlar Church or Sinop Koimesis Church, is the only building in the history of Sinop whose identity and usage phases can be determined with the excavations that