Ancient reliefs become target of treasure hunters in Mersin
An academic has cautioned that urgent protection is required for the historic Adamkayalar (Men of Rock) reliefs in the southern province of Mersin, which have been vandalized by people looking to find supposedly hidden treasures. Adamkayalar is a place consisting of reliefs and figures made on the slopes of the Şeytan Deresi Canyon (Devil Creek
Dana Island, where warships were made during the Bronze Age
The island of Dana was a strategic place where ships were built, which were used in many sea battles, including the sea wars between the Greeks and Persians, since the migration of sea tribes during the Bronze Age. Dana Island (Greek: Πιτυούσσα, Pityoússa) is an island located along the coastline in the Silifke district of
The discovery of a 12,000-year-old tomb in the Direkli Cave in Maraş
In the Direkli Cave in Kahramanmaraş, it is estimated that the third tomb reached in excavations that have been ongoing since 2007 is 12,000 years old. Direkli Cave is located within the boundaries of Döngel village, approximately 38 km northwest of Kahramanmaraş province. The traces of settlement in Direkli Cave were first identified by K.
Kastabala Ancient City, the “Ephesus” of Çukurova, whose name is determined by an Aramaic inscription
Kastabala, located about 12 kilometers north of the city center of Osmaniye in the southern region of Türkiye, is an ancient city with a history dating back approximately 2,000 years. Kastabala, situated to the northwest of the Ceyhan River, often referred to as the “Ephesus of Çukurova.” The Kastabala archaeological site is situated at the
A 1500-year-old church floor mosaic was found in Kahramanmaraş
In Kahramanmaraş, which was shaken by two major destructive earthquakes in February, a 1500-year-old church floor mosaic was discovered in the ongoing archaeological excavation works. The three-square-meter floor mosaic draws attention with motifs of peacocks, deer, and floral decorations. In the archaeological excavation works coordinated by the Elbistan City Museum Directorate in the Afşin district
New discoveries in the world’s oldest shipwreck
In the shipwreck known as the ‘oldest known shipwreck’ in the world, located in Kumluca from the Middle Bronze Age, personal belongings of the sailors were found along with copper ingots. Dr. Hakan Öniz, the excavation director of the Middle Bronze Age Shipwreck in Kumluca, stated that they have been conducting research for 3 years
Works continues in the ancient city of Epiphaneia
A project is being carried out for the promotion and development of the ancient city of Epiphaneia, located in the Erzin district of Hatay, with traces of the first settlement dating back 6,000 years. Epiphaneia Ancient City is also known as the Issos Ruins. The excavations that began as a rescue excavation in Epiphaneia in
Elaiussa Sebaste Ancient City’s necropolis area will be open for visitation
Documentation work, including three-dimensional data, has begun for the purpose of opening the Roman Road and North Necropolis of Elaiussa Sebaste Ancient City to tourism and for environmental planning. Elaiussa Sebaste Ancient City, which dates back to the Hellenistic period, is located in the Sırtkaya region of Erdemli district in Mersin province, Türkiye. “Elaiussa (Ελαιούσα),”
The ancient city of Kremna, famous for its pagan temples
New pagan temple ruins have been uncovered in the excavations of the anti-city of Kremna, founded by the Pisidians. The excavation director, Prof. Dr. Ayça Polat Becks, stated, “Our goal is to document as much as possible in a short time and acquire the highest level of knowledge about the city.” Kremna is located within
The existence of a basilica dating back to the 5th century was detected in Alanya Castle
The presence of a basilica associated with the 5th century was identified in Alanya Castle, built during the Hellenistic period, in the Alanya district of Antalya. Alanya Castle is located on a peninsula rising approximately 250 meters above the sea. The total length of its walls is 6.5 kilometers. Excavations at Alanya Castle have been