Turkish Archaeology Student Awarded Prestigious Fellowship for Groundbreaking Research on Ancient Lycia
Batuhan Özdemir’s critical study of 19th-century British perceptions of Lycia earns him a coveted BIAA–Bilkent postdoctoral fellowship, spotlighting Türkiye’s growing presence in international archaeology. A major success in Anatolian heritage studies has emerged from the UK, where Turkish archaeology student Batuhan Özdemir has been awarded a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship jointly supported by the British Institute
Archaeologists have discovered a rare Iron Age helmet in Norfolk
In Snettisham, one of England’s most significant archaeological sites, advanced scientific tests have revealed that fragments of copper alloy are parts of an extremely rare Iron Age helmet. The British Museum conducted a 15-year project to examine a treasure trove of 14 gold, silver, and bronze torcs (twisted metal rings worn as jewelry) discovered between
Türkiye backs Athens’ demand for the return of the Elgin Marbles from the UK
Türkiye supports the return of the Elgin marbles to Greece, which were taken to Britain by Thomas Bruce, the Scottish Lord of Elgin, who served as British Ambassador to Istanbul between 1801 and 1812. Elgin argued that the statues were in danger of destruction and should be taken to England for preservation. The move sparked