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Tag: cultural heritage in Türkiye

2,000-Year-Old Roman Pool Still Supplies Water in Satala, Türkiye

2,000-Year-Old Roman Pool Still Supplies Water in Satala, Türkiye

In the Kelkit district of Gümüşhane, the Satala Ancient City houses a remarkable 2,000-year-old Roman pool that once served Roman legionaries and still meets the drinking and irrigation needs of the nearby Sadak village. Located in the heart of Satala, the pool is considered one of the most significant structures of the ancient city. While

Saint George Church

1,600-Year-Old Saint George Church in Diyarbakır Reopens as Art Gallery After Earthquake Restoration

In Diyarbakır’s historic İçkale district, the 1,600-year-old Saint George Church has risen again after suffering severe damage in the devastating earthquakes of February 6, 2023. Originally built in the 4th century CE by the Romans as an administrative church, the structure will reopen on August 10 as an art gallery. The restoration, led by the