Night museology practice started in the ancient city of Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, can be visited after sunset as of April 9 with the “Night Museology” application of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ancient city of Ephesus has a history dating back to the 10th century BC. It is known that the first
Perinthos Ancient City with the largest theater in Thrace
Perinthos Ancient City, one of the most important ancient cities of Thrace and also the largest theater, was founded in the 6th century BC by communities from the island of Samos. Perinthos Ancient City is located in Marmara Ereğlisi District of Tekirdağ Province. Its strategic location, being at the crossroads of trade routes and having
Painted hieroglyphs found in Hattusa Yerkapı tunnel opens a new page in the Hittite world
Prof. Dr. Andreas Schachner said that the painted hieroglyphs discovered in the Yerkapı tunnel in Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite Empire, opened a new page in the Hittite world. Discovered in 2022 by Mardin Artuklu University Archaeology Department Lecturer Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bülent Genç, the painted hieroglyphs were introduced at a conference held at
Restoration works have come to an end in the 2200-year-old Kahta castle damaged by earthquakes
The reconstruction works started in the 2200-year-old Kahta castle, which was damaged by two major earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, have come to an end. Kahta Castle is located in Adıyaman province in the southeast of Türkiye. The history of the castle built on the steep cliffs on the west side of Kahta Stream dates back
The massive stadium of Sillyon Ancient City is being uncovered
The 10 thousand-seat stadium of the ancient city of Sillyon in Antalya’s Serik district is being uncovered. The excavation team has so far uncovered 25 percent of the stadium. Sillyon excavations are carried out by a team of 40 people under the leadership of Pamukkale University Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Taşkıran. Sillyon is
Excavations continue in the ancient city of Magarsus where Alexander the Great offered sacrifices
The excavations of the ancient city of Magarsus, where the Macedonian king Alexander the Great sacrificed to Athena Megarsis and Amphilochus, son of Amphiaraos, the legendary founder of the city, before the Battle of Issos, continue. Magarsus, one of the most important prophecy centers in the Eastern Mediterranean, is 49 km from Adana and 4
Surveys begin at 1001 churches frequented by Christian pilgrims traveling from Europe to Jerusalem
Surveys before archaeological excavations have begun in the area known as 1001 churches, visited by Christian pilgrims traveling from Europe to Jerusalem. 1001 churches are located around the extinct volcanic Karadağ, 45 kilometers from Karaman city center. There are many religious buildings such as churches, chapels and monasteries still standing in the region. Değle Ruins,
Volcanic glass rock dating back to 5900 BC found in Dündartepe mound is on display at Samsun Museum
Obsidian (volcanic glass rock) blades and many tools belonging to the Chalcolithic Age between 5900-3200 BC, found during the excavations at Dündartepe mound, are on display at the Samsun Museum. Dündartepe Mound is located in the İlkadım district of Samsun. Today the mound is located in the city center. Dündartepe is also known as Öksürük
The monastery-like Alicin Geosite continues to remain a mystery
Alicin Geosite in Kızılcahamam district of Ankara, the capital of Turkey, continues to preserve its mystery. Alicin Geosite is a geosite area consisting of volcanic tuffs and shaped by erosion over time. The rock formations in the region attract attention with their interesting and aesthetic appearance. Steep rocky slopes, caves, rock carvings and natural terraces
Medusa mosaic reopened after being closed during winter
Kibyra Ancient City Excavation Head Prof. Dr. Şükrü Özüdoğru announced that the Medusa mosaic and the Odeion stoa floor mosaic, which were closed during the winter months to protect them from climatic conditions, were opened to visitors. The Medusa mosaic will be open to visitors until the end of November. The ancient city of Kibyra