A 2,000-Year-Old Incense Burner Depicting the Egyptian God Serapis Discovered in Ephesus
Archaeologists in the ancient city of Ephesus have uncovered a finely modeled terracotta incense burner carved with the likeness of the Egyptian god Serapis, adding a striking new piece to the puzzle of cultural exchange in Roman Anatolia. The artifact was unearthed during ongoing excavations at the monumental Harbor Bath complex on the city’s 570-meter-long
Ephesus Ancient City Now Open at Night: A Magical Journey Through Time Under the Stars
Ephesus, one of Turkey’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is now offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore its ancient streets under the night sky. As part of a new initiative by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the historical site is illuminated with special lighting, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere after sunset. Walk
Ephesus Museum: A Journey from Mycenaean Civilizations to the Ottoman Era in 4,000 Artifacts
Located in the historical town of Selçuk in Türkiye’s İzmir province, the Ephesus Museum offers an extraordinary journey through time with its vast collection of approximately 4,000 artifacts. Stretching from the Mycenaean period (1600–1100 BCE) to the Ottoman era, the museum is a cultural bridge between ancient civilizations and modern-day visitors. Curated under the Turkish
Visiting hours of some museums and archaeological sites in Türkiye extended
Visiting hours of some museums and archaeological sites in Türkiye, which attracted great interest from visitors during the summer season, have been extended. According to the statement made by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the visiting hours of museums and archaeological sites have been rearranged within the scope of the 2024 tourism season. In