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
The entire main street of the ancient city of Phaselis, where the Roman Emperor Caesar walked, is being uncovered
Efforts are ongoing to uncover the entire main street of Phaselis Ancient City, which has a 2,000-year-old history and was once walked upon by important figures like Roman Emperor Caesar and Macedonian King Alexander the Great. Phaselis Ancient City is located in the district of Kemer in Antalya, Türkiye. An archaeological team, led by Prof.
Mosaics created with the opus tessellatum technique have been uncovered during the excavations at the ancient city of Olympos
In the ancient city of Olympos in the Kumluca district of Antalya, ongoing excavations in 26 different locations have revealed many mosaics created using the opus tessellatum technique. Olympos, in the Lycian period, was the second important port city after Phaselis. The city takes its name from Mount Tahtalı, which is one of the western
City of Gladiators or The City of Fast-Running Horses: Ancient city of Kibyra
Kibyra or Cibyra, also known as the “city of gladiators,” is an ancient city and an archaeological site in southwest Türkiye near the modern town of Gölhisar, in Burdur Province. It was founded by the Iron Age kingdom of Lydia in the 1st millennium BC. The surroundings of the city was located on the crossroads
The mosaic of the Trojan War hero ‘Aeneas,’ with no parallel in the world, has been uncovered
During the excavation of the foundation of a construction site in the Kadirli district of Osmaniye, the mosaic of the Trojan War hero, also known as the ancestor of the Roman people, ‘Aeneas,’ was uncovered. The mosaic was found in the ruins of a Roman-era villa. According to a news article from the IHA, the
One of the rare theaters carved into a rock is being unearthed in Fethiye Castle
One of the rare theaters carved into the main rock and the pathway leading to the inner part of Fethiye Castle were uncovered during the excavation in Muğla. Fethiye Castle was built on the ruins of Lycian city of Telmessos, a significant ancient port city, with the purpose of providing protection against potential attacks from
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
Aççana mound, which hosts the Mushki Kingdom affected by the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake, is being restored using traditional methods
Aççana mound, hosts to the Mushki Kingdom, which was severely damaged by two major earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş in February, is being restored with traditional methods. The operations at the mound, whose remains are dated back to 3,500 years ago, are being conducted by a 25-member team led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Akar, the head