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Ancient Treasures of Ainos Unearthed in Northwestern Türkiye: Now on Display in Edirne Museum

Ancient Treasures of Ainos Unearthed in Northwestern Türkiye: Now on Display in Edirne Museum

The Edirne Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, located in the historic region of Thrace in northwestern Türkiye, invites visitors on a fascinating journey through time with its remarkable collection of artifacts unearthed from the ancient city of Ainos (modern-day Enez). One of Thrace’s Oldest Museums, Rich in Heritage According to Kemal Soytürk, Director of Edirne’s Provincial

Poseidon's Spearhead

Spearhead Believed to Be Poseidon’s, Possibly Roman, Unearthed in Lake İznik

In the early hours of the morning, Osman Erim and his friends cast their nets into Lake İznik to catch silverside fish. While retrieving the nets, Erim noticed an unusual, metallic object entangled among the fish. Suspecting it might be of historical value, he contacted the local museum without hesitation. “While pulling up the nets,