Preserving the Past: Conservation Underway on 1,500-Year-Old Mosaic in Türkiye’s Ancient City of Perre
In the heart of southeastern Türkiye, a remarkable 1,500-year-old floor mosaic is being preserved as part of ongoing conservation efforts in the ancient city of Perre. Located in Adıyaman province, the ancient city of Perre—one of the five major cities of the Kingdom of Commagene—is home to a stunning 125-square-meter mosaic dating back to the
Commagene Kingdom’s Monument Defying Time: Sesönk Tumulus
In the mystical geography of Adıyaman, the Sesönk (Dikilitaş) Tumulus rises like a whisper from beyond time. This ancient structure is the 2060-year-old resting place of II. Mithridatis, son of Commagene King I. Antiochos. Bearing traces of luxury and splendor, this tumulus, with its rock-carved chambers and massive stone mound, holds a captivating mystery. Unlike
2200-year-old ancient Kahta Castle opened to visitors
The 2,200-year-old New Castle (ancient Kahta Castle) in the Kahta district of Adıyaman, located in the southeast of Türkiye, was opened to visitors. In 2005, restoration works consisting of 3 stages were carried out in the Kahta Castle, which was closed for security reasons. In February 2023, the defense, bazaar and palace sections of the
Restoration works have come to an end in the 2200-year-old Kahta castle damaged by earthquakes
The reconstruction works started in the 2200-year-old Kahta castle, which was damaged by two major earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, have come to an end. Kahta Castle is located in Adıyaman province in the southeast of Türkiye. The history of the castle built on the steep cliffs on the west side of Kahta Stream dates back