Olympos Ancient City Opens Roman-Era Rock-Cut Tombs to Visitors
One of Turkey’s most captivating archaeological treasures, the Olympos Ancient City in Antalya’s Kumluca district, is unveiling a new chapter in its 2,000-year-old story. This year, previously inaccessible Roman-era rock-cut tombs have been cleared and integrated into the site’s official visitor route—offering history enthusiasts and cultural travelers a rare glimpse into the funerary traditions of
Tralleis Ancient City to Open for Visitors in August
The ancient city of Tralleis, located in the Efeler district of Aydın, Türkiye, is expected to open to visitors in August 2025 following long-term archaeological and restoration work. The project is part of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s “Heritage for the Future” initiative, which focuses on reviving historically significant sites across the country. Excavation
1,000-Year-Old Sundial Found in Ani Ancient City Goes on Public Display in Türkiye
A remarkable 1,000-year-old sundial, recently unearthed in the ancient city of Ani—located near Türkiye’s eastern border with Armenia—has been unveiled to the public for the first time. This rare medieval timekeeping instrument was discovered during archaeological excavations at a historic bath complex within the site and is now being exhibited at the Kars Museum. Ani,
Manisa Museum Reopens After 25 Years: A Journey Through 12,000 Years of History
Located in the heart of western Türkiye, the Manisa Museum has reopened its doors to visitors after a 25-year closure. Now housed in a new, modern facility in the Yunusemre district, the museum offers a comprehensive view of Anatolia’s cultural and historical richness — spanning from the Paleolithic Age to the Ottoman Empire. A New
Ancient Tombs Dating Back Over 3,500 Years Discovered in Luxor, Egypt
Archaeological excavations in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor have led to the discovery of three ancient tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (circa 1550 BCE). Located in the Dra Abu el-Naga necropolis on the west bank of the Nile, the tombs are believed to belong to high-ranking officials who played significant roles
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
Unearthing Labraunda: The Sacred Mountain Sanctuary of Ancient Caria Revealed
Ongoing archaeological and restoration efforts at the ancient city of Labraunda, located in the Milas district of Muğla, Türkiye, are breathing new life into one of Caria’s most sacred religious centers. Supported by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Heritage for the Future initiative, the project focuses on uncovering monumental terrace walls, ceremonial gates,
Ancient Roman-Era Kilözü Tumulus in Bolu Declared Protected Archaeological Site
The Kilözü Tumulus, located in the village of Kilözü in Bolu’s Mudurnu district and believed to date back to the Roman era, has officially been declared a 1st-degree archaeological site by the Ankara Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural Heritage. The decision came following a detailed application by the Bolu Museum Directorate and field
Illegal Excavation Uncovers 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic in Zile
In Zile, a district in Türkiye, four individuals conducting an illegal excavation uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic. The operation carried out by gendarmerie forces led to the recovery of the historical artifact and the arrest of those involved in the excavation. Illegal Excavation Reveals a Hidden Roman Treasure The Gendarmerie Command in Zile discovered that
3,000-Year-Old Fish Lake in Ancient Erzen City Set to Open for Tourism in Batman, Türkiye
In Türkiye’s southeastern Batman province, the historically rich Fish Lake located in the ancient city of Erzen is set to welcome visitors as part of a new eco-cultural tourism initiative. Erzen, an ancient settlement in Kozluk district with roots stretching back over three millennia, is gaining renewed attention thanks to recent restoration and development projects.