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Villagers Used Stones from a Zeus Temple to Build Their Homes

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Villagers Used Stones from a Zeus Temple to Build Their Homes

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Christmas Liturgy Held at the World’s Oldest Cave Church in Antakya

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Christmas Liturgy Held at the World’s Oldest Cave Church in Antakya

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Excavations Begin at the Late Roman Rabat Castle Built to Protect Key Trade Routes

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Archaeological excavations have begun at Rabat Castle, a Late Roman–period stronghold rising 955 meters above sea level in the Derik district of Mardin. Spreading across roughly 5.5 hectares, the fortress occupies a commanding position overlooking routes that once connected Anatolia with Upper Mesopotamia. Archaeological assessments indicate that Rabat Castle was constructed during the Late Roman

Greek-Inscribed Late Antique Mosaic Unearthed in Türkiye’s Hatay Province

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Greek-Inscribed Late Antique Mosaic Unearthed in Türkiye’s Hatay Province

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Zerzevan Castle

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia

Restoration Works to Expand at Zerzevan Castle, the Easternmost Garrison of the Roman Empire

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Mysterious Stone Structure Near Kars Raises New Questions About an Unstudied Peak

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A 1700-year-old statue of Pan unearthed during the excavations at Polyeuktos in İstanbul

A 1700-year-old statue of Pan unearthed during the excavations at Polyeuktos in İstanbul

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Ancient city of Sebaste

The granary was found in the ancient city of Sebaste, founded by the first Roman emperor Augustus

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The vomitorium of the Smyrna Theater is being uncovered
Written by December 17, 2023

The vomitorium of the Smyrna Theater is being uncovered

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

In the ancient city of Smyrna, located in the center of Izmir province in Turkey, one of the two vomitoriums of a theater estimated to have a capacity of about 20,000 spectators is being uncovered. A vomitorium is a passageway beneath or behind a row of seats in an amphitheater or stadium, allowing large crowds

During the excavations at Zernaki Hill, mud brick fragments containing the map of the ancient city were found
Written by December 15, 2023

During the excavations at Zernaki Hill, mud brick fragments containing the map of the ancient city were found

Anatolian News . Eastern Anatolia Article

In the gridded layout remnants of an ancient city covering approximately 270 hectares in Erciş district of Van, mudbrick pieces were discovered with sketches depicting the city’s layout. The excavations at Zernaki Hill are being conducted under the leadership of Van Museum Directorate, supervised by Professor Dr. Rafet Çavuşoğlu, the Dean of the Faculty of

The rescue excavation initiated by officials responding to the report of illegal digging uncovered Roman-era floor mosaics
Written by December 13, 2023

The rescue excavation initiated by officials responding to the report of illegal digging uncovered Roman-era floor mosaics

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

In response to a report of illegal excavation at the area known locally as Kela Hanma (Lady Castle), situated in Uzunkaya Village approximately 30 kilometers away from the town center of Mardin, officials initiated a rescue excavation. During these excavations, Roman-era floor mosaics featuring marine life figures were unearthed at the remains of a villa

Statue heads of Dionysus and Aphrodite were unearthed in the Ancient City of Aizanoi
Written by December 11, 2023

Statue heads of Dionysus and Aphrodite were unearthed in the Ancient City of Aizanoi

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

The heads of the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, and the god of wine, Dionysus, were discovered in the ancient city of Aizanoi, located in the town of Çavdarhisar in Kütahya, which hosts the best-preserved Zeus Temple in Anatolia. The heads of Aphrodite’s statue and Dionysus’s statue were found during excavation works in the

Is there a figure named Ayaz Ata in Turkish mythology?
Written by December 10, 2023

Is there a figure named Ayaz Ata in Turkish mythology?

Anatolian News Article

The movements of the sun have formed a common point in ancient belief systems. The daily rising and setting of the sun, along with its annual seasonal movement, have shaped belief systems. The sun has symbolized rebirth and beginning through its rise and death or conclusion through its setting for humans. The sun has shaped

The center of Helenapolis Ancient City will be revealed with ground-penetrating radar.
Written by December 8, 2023

The center of Helenapolis Ancient City will be revealed with ground-penetrating radar

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

The central part of the ancient city of Helenapolis, which was an important port city in the late 4th century BCE, will be revealed through ground-penetrating radar. Excavations of the ancient city of Helenapolis, named after the mother of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, have commenced, including the underwater sections of the city. The underwater

The original of Philiskos' famous dancing Mousa statue has been uncovered
Written by December 7, 2023

The original of Philiskos’ famous dancing Muses statue has been uncovered

Aegean . Anatolian News Article

The original of the famous dancing Muses statue by Philiskos, one of the renowned sculptors of the Hellenistic period, has been unearthed. The original statue of the Muses, which is 2175 years old and has Roman period copies in Perga, Rhodes, and the island of Delos, was discovered during excavations in Stratonikeia. The city where

Hattusa: A Journey into the Heart of the Hittite Empire 
Written by December 6, 2023

Hattusa: A Journey into the Heart of the Hittite Empire 

Anatolian News Article

Hello history enthusiasts! Today, let’s embark on a time-traveling adventure to Hattusa, the mysterious capital of the Hittite Empire, peacefully resting in the vast plains of modern-day Turkey. Hattusa has piqued the curiosity and enchanted researchers for years, existing as an archaeological treasure trove. Let’s take a glimpse into the unknown world of this fascinating

Rare talismanic healing bowl found in Hasankeyf excavations
Written by December 4, 2023

Rare talismanic healing bowl found in Hasankeyf excavations

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

During the ongoing excavations in Hasankeyf Mound, one of the oldest Neolithic settlements in Anatolia, an 800-year-old talismanic bowl used for healing and two thumb rings made of agate and bone used by archers were unearthed. Hasankeyf Mound is located in the Hasankeyf district of Batman province in southeastern Turkey. In addition to artifacts from

Spirits of Girnavaz Mound
Written by December 2, 2023

Spirits of Girnavaz Mound

Anatolian News . Southeastern Anatolia Article

Girnavaz Mound is located 4 kilometers north of the Nusaybin district, which belongs to the Mardin province in Turkey. It’s situated very close to the Syrian border and lies along the route coming from Northern Mesopotamia. Its introduction to the scientific world was attributed to A.T. Olmstead. The mound represents a settlement from the Neo-Assyrian

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