A 2,300-year-old triple-headed goddess Hecate figurine was found in the ancient city of Kelenderis
In the ongoing excavation works at the ancient city of Kelenderis, which includes a Roman-era bath, an odeion (a place for musical activities), a basilica-style church, and mosaics, a figurine of the triple-headed goddess Hecate was discovered. Kelenderis Ancient City is a significant historical settlement located within the boundaries of the Erdemli district in the
The remains of a 1800-year-old female statue and frieze fragments depicting mythological narratives discovered in the ancient city of Olba
During archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Olba in the district of Silifke, Mersin, a female statue believed to date back to the 2nd century AD and two frieze fragments depicting mythological scenes were unearthed. The excavations of the ancient city of Olba, known as the center of the Kingdom of Olba, continue under
An impressive prehistoric architectural engineering “Karahantepe”
Karahantepe, known locally as “Keçilitepe”, is a prehistoric site in an upland area of the Tektek Mountains in the Southeastern Anatolia Region, Türkiye. Located just over 45 kilometers (27 miles) east of Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe was first discovered in 1997. While the archaeological site has still not been fully excavated, digs have revealed that
An unknown chapel discovered in Istanbul
A mysterious chapel was discovered underground in Bağcılar district of Istanbul. From a distance, the structure, resembling a passage, has a school on top of it. NTV reporter Sinan Kunter said that Archaeologist Ömer Faruk Yavaşçay, who answered his questions, stated that he noticed the historical structure while conducting research on city maps. Archaeologist Yavaşçay
Perhaps the oldest thermal treatment center in the world, which has been in continuous use for 2000 years -Basilica Therma Roman Bath or King’s Daughter-
The ancient Roman bath of the Basilica of the Thermae, known as the “King’s Daughter” (Turkish: Kral Kızı Hamamı or Sarıkaya Roma Hamamı) is an ancient Roman spa town located in the Yozgat province of central Turkey. The bath was built in the 2nd century and used in the Byzantine, Selcuk, and Ottoman periods and