Water will Flow Through The City Gate of Ancient Patara Again After Centuries
The magnificent City Gate of the Ancient City of Patara, located in the Kaş district of Antalya and known as the capital of the Lycian League, is set to regain its water feature after centuries, thanks to extensive restoration efforts this year. Referred to as the “cradle of civilizations,” Patara is preparing to enchant visitors
Ancient Patara Lighthouse to Illuminate the Way for Sailors Once Again
The ancient city of Patara, located in Antalya, southwestern Türkiye, is renowned for its rich history. Once the capital of the Lycian League, this vital port city was a hub of maritime trade. Now, the ancient lighthouse, built by Roman Emperor Nero and destroyed by natural disasters, is being reconstructed using its original stones, ready
Statue of Hermes Found in the Ancient City of Aspendos in Türkiye
In the ongoing archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Aspendos in the Serik district of Antalya, southern Türkiye, a Hermes statue from the Roman Imperial Period has been discovered. The excavations at Aspendos, founded by the Akas in the 10th century BC, are being carried out under the leadership of the General Directorate of
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 Antioch, which encompasses the entire province of Isparta and parts of the provinces of Afyonkarahisar, Burdur, Antalya, and Konya today, was a region organized in the form of small tribes
An open-air cult area has been found in the ancient city of Kastabala
An open-air cult area has been found in the ancient city of Kastabala, located in Osmaniye province in southeastern Türkiye, dating back 2,700 years. Kastabala was called the ‘Holy City’ by Antiochos due to the temple of the goddess named ‘Perasia’. Archaeological excavations in the ancient city are being carried out in collaboration with the
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 discovered. The tomb of St. Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, is believed to have been discovered during excavations near the church thought to have been built after his death. Since
An altar dedicated to Apollo and Egyptian-origin votive figurines have been discovered in Phaselis
In the ancient city of Phaselis, located on Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast, an altar structure believed to be dedicated to Apollo has been discovered, along with small votive figurines featuring human and various animal figures. In the ancient city of Phaselis, the last city of Lycia on the borders of Pamphylia in the Kemer district of
The Kestros Fountain, built by Emperor Hadrian, has started to flow with water again after 1800 years
The ancient “Kestros Fountain,” known to have been built by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, has started to flow with water again following restoration efforts in the ancient city of Perge. The ancient city of Perge is located within the borders of Aksu district in the center of Antalya. The first traces of
Visitors to the ancient city of Syedra are playing the popular Roman game “12 Signs”
The popular Roman game “12 Signs” (ludus duodecim scriptorum) is being introduced to visitors at the ancient city of Syedra, located in the Alanya district of Antalya. The game “12 Signs” is also known as “Roman Backgammon.” Pieces of the game were found during excavations on the Colonnaded Street of the 3,000-year-old ancient city. The
A 1500-year-old structure was discovered beneath the rubble of a building that collapsed in the earthquake
In Hatay, which was shaken by two severe earthquakes two years ago, a 1500-year-old structure has emerged beneath the rubble of a collapsed building. During the removal of the rubble from a detached house that was destroyed by a magnitude 7 earthquake on February 6, 2023, a structure believed to date back to the Late