Located in eastern Türkiye and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ishak Pasha Palace is a breathtaking sight, especially when shrouded in fog. Beautifully combining Ottoman […]
Author: Andrew Loral
4,000-Year-Old Harput Relief Discovered by Chance Sheds Light on History
Approximately nine years ago, a 4,000-year-old Harput relief was discovered by chance and is now on display at the Elazığ City Museum. This remarkable artifact […]
The minaret of Sivas Ulu Mosque, likened to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, will be restored using a new method in Türkiye
The minaret of Sivas Ulu Mosque, built by Kızılarslan bin İbranim during the reign of Sultan 2. Kudbeddin Melikşah of the Anatolian Seljuk State in […]
The mosaics that were uncovered on the floor of the Roman bath, which had been used as a barn by the villagers for years
In the ancient city of Herakleia, located in the Milas district of Muğla, an important coastal city in Türkiye, mosaics depicting crocodiles, dolphins, flamingos, and […]
The unique amulet used against cancer has been discovered in the Pisidia Antioch
A unique amulet for cancer has been discovered during excavations in the ancient city of Pisidia Antioch, located in the southern part of Anatolia. Pisidia […]
Hundreds of Lydia coins rescued from smugglers in Greece are returning to Türkiye
Greek customs officials seized 1,055 Lydia coins that were minted between the 7th century BC and the 5th century BC. During a search at the […]
The restoration of the Roman aqueducts in the ancient city of Blaundos is ongoing
The restoration work on the Roman aqueducts uncovered during ongoing excavations at the ancient city of Blaundos is continuing. Blaundos is located in the Ulubey […]
A 12,000-year-old monumental stele has been discovered at Boncuklu Tarla in southeastern Türkiye
Excavations at Boncuklu Tarla, located in the Ilısu neighborhood of Dargeçit district in Mardin, southeastern Türkiye, have uncovered a 12,000-year-old carved stone block measuring 2.20 […]
A part of the rich cultural heritage of the ancient world: The Apameia Sarcophagus
The Apameia Sarcophagus, located in present-day Türkiye within the ancient city of Apameia (modern Afyonkarahisar), is a highly impressive sarcophagus. Dated to the second quarter […]
The tomb of St. Nicholas, known as Santa Claus, may have been found
The tomb of St. Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, who is believed to have inspired the character of Santa Claus, is thought to have been […]